1. It is a prestigious honor to provide a character reference for PV1 (P) Samuel E. Licorish, a light-weapon infantryman in the 12th Calvary Regiment located in Illeshiem, Germany. He was one of the many African-Americans who felt proud to defend and serve his country. Unfortunately, he and many others, who looked like him during that era, have fallen victim to past policies of racial segregation and discrimination, resulting in a discharge ‘under other than honorable conditions’.
2. I have known Samuel Licorish, Sr., my father, for more than 51 years. During my lifetime,
I have been honored to witness various public displays of selfless service and leadership. He managed to overcome his injustice and redirected his talents and dedication to civilian …show more content…
Licorish, Last 4 SS# 2209, Service Number: US 51 466 753, Last Duty Assignment: Troop B 3rd Recon Square 12th Calvary, APO 39
4. My father, like his father, the late Dr. Rev. David N. Licorish, was devoted to bridging ethical and cultural gaps, directing, teaching, assisting and uplifting others. As a mentor, he has shown himself to be a living example to me and at least 120 children and teens during his tenure as the manager and coach of the Hancock and Bushwick Avenue Softball Team. He is a devoted family man, husband to his former wife Mildred for over 51 year and managed to raise three college students in the midst of substandard living conditions and in an area influenced by gang violence, drug activity and hostility.
5. PVT E1 Samuel Licorish promotable was stripped of his opportunity to excel with his military peers and was discharged due to inequitable means inconsistent with todays’ traditions and policies of service. Therefore, I highly recommend a character of service change and a discharge upgrade to nothing less than ‘Honorable’. If you have any questions, please contact me at
2. I have known Samuel Licorish, Sr., my father, for more than 51 years. During my lifetime,
I have been honored to witness various public displays of selfless service and leadership. He managed to overcome his injustice and redirected his talents and dedication to civilian …show more content…
Licorish, Last 4 SS# 2209, Service Number: US 51 466 753, Last Duty Assignment: Troop B 3rd Recon Square 12th Calvary, APO 39
4. My father, like his father, the late Dr. Rev. David N. Licorish, was devoted to bridging ethical and cultural gaps, directing, teaching, assisting and uplifting others. As a mentor, he has shown himself to be a living example to me and at least 120 children and teens during his tenure as the manager and coach of the Hancock and Bushwick Avenue Softball Team. He is a devoted family man, husband to his former wife Mildred for over 51 year and managed to raise three college students in the midst of substandard living conditions and in an area influenced by gang violence, drug activity and hostility.
5. PVT E1 Samuel Licorish promotable was stripped of his opportunity to excel with his military peers and was discharged due to inequitable means inconsistent with todays’ traditions and policies of service. Therefore, I highly recommend a character of service change and a discharge upgrade to nothing less than ‘Honorable’. If you have any questions, please contact me at