Compton’s Sgt. Joe Harris, who died at age 108, honored for legacy with all-Black battalion in World War II

By JOSE HERRERA
INGLEWOOD — Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper prior to his death last month at age 108, was laid to rest Saturday with a celebration honoring his life and an enduring legacy.
This undated photo provided by Tracie Hunter shows Sgt. Joe Harris.(Tracie Hunter via AP)
This photo provided by Tracie Hunter shows Sgt. Joe Harris with family members in Compton, Calif., on March 1, 2025.(Tracie Hunter via AP)
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