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PITTSBURGH — Henry Parham, 97, is considered to be the last living member of the only African American combat unit to land on Omaha Beach on D-Day, according to the Department of Defense.
He was honored for his service before the Pittsburgh Steelers game on Sunday.
On Sunday, the @steelers honored @USArmy #WWII veteran Henry Parham. At 97 years young, Parham is the last living member of the only African American combat unit to land on Omaha Beach on D-Day. We thank him for his service. #KnowYourMil #DoDRemembers75 pic.twitter.com/I5u3Y2BPWN
— Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) November 5, 2019
He was presented with a Steelers helmet by Steelers President Art Rooney II and Adm. Craig Fuller of U.S. Southern Command.
Thank you for your service!
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