‘An American hero:’ Compton post office renamed for Black Marine Medal of Honor awardee

The Hub City U.S. Postal Service office in Compton has been renamed to honor Private First Class Marine James Anderson Jr., the first Black Marine to be awarded the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor.

Rep. Nanette Barragán, CA-44, and Rep. Maxine Waters, CA-43, hosted a dedication and plaque presentation on Wednesday to rename the post office at 101 S. Willowbrook Ave. in Compton. The solemn event was joined by family, community members, veterans and post office officials.

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