The David M. Jolley Jr. Veterans Organization

The David M. Jolley Jr. Veterans Organization is dedicated to honoring the contributions and sacrifices of African American veterans.

Our goal is to recognize and preserve the rich history and legacy of African American servicemen and servicewomen, who have served their country with unparalleled courage and resilience.

About the David M. Jolley Veterans Organization

Non-Profit

The David M. Jolley Veterans Organization is a non-profit that aims to educate us on African American veterans.

Our Mission

To give recognition and honor to African American veterans who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty from the Civil war through current conflicts

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Empower individuals, foster positive change, and help us create a lasting legacy that will honor our African American Veterans.

David M. Jolley Jr.

David Jolley, Jr., native born in Jeffersonville, Indiana and the son of the late David Jolley, Sr. and late Anna Bell Jolley. He is being honored as a hero. He married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Gales, and shortly afterwards he was sent on tour to Vietnam. During this time his wife gave birth to their daughter Michelle Jolley Koppen. David intended to make the U.S. Army his career. However, on May 22, 1966 Specialist Four Jolley, sacrificed his life to save fellow soldiers during a fierce battle name, “Crazy Horse” near the Binh Dinh in Vietnam.