Hogues served as a mechanic for the 99th fighter squadron, 332nd fighter group,
Homer Hogues passed away Tuesday in Dallas, two days after his wife of more than seven decades died, according to an obituary provided by relatives.
In 1946, Hogues entered the Army Air Corps, serving as a mechanic for the 99th fighter squadron, 332nd fighter group, which was one of the first units of Black aviators in the U.S. military. After his career in the army ended, Hogues was employed at an electroplating facility in Texas for roughly 40 years before retiring.Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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