Army Pvt . During World War II , blacks accounted for less than 10 % of the Army . Recommend0 Syed Ali Case would probably be controversial today ; black soldier 's defense was reportedly ineffective . 26-year-old ammunition handler had mental defects not addressed at trial , paper says . Number of blacks executed in military was disproportionate to whites , Yale prof says .
Army Pvt . Recommend0 Syed Ali Case would probably be controversial today ; black soldier 's defense was reportedly ineffective . 26-year-old ammunition handler had mental defects not addressed at trial , paper says . Number of blacks executed in military was disproportionate to whites , Yale prof says .