Al Matthews
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A Brooklyn native who rose through the United States Marine Corps, graduating from Parris Island in 1966 and serving in Vietnam, earned thirteen combat decorations-including two Purple Hearts-and became the first Black Marine in the 1st Marine Division to receive a meritorious promotion to sergeant. After leaving the service, he pursued a dual career in music and acting; his 1975 single “Fool” rea…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
