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Louis served in the [[United States]] [[Army]] during [[World War II]], from 1942-45.  He did not see combat, however, and primarily put on boxing exhibitions for the troops.<ref>http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/joelouis.htm</ref>  He served along side [[Jackie Robinson]], the man who would eventually break the color barrier in [[Major League Baseball]].  Robinson has stated that Louis was extremely influential within the then segregated army, including helping get Robinson and other blacks into officer training school.<ref>http://info.detnews.com/history/story/index.cfm?id=52&category=sports</ref>  He is buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]].

Louis served in the [[United States]] [[Army]] during [[World War II]], from 1942-45.  He did not see combat, however, and primarily put on boxing exhibitions for the troops.<ref>http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/joelouis.htm</ref>  He served along side [[Jackie Robinson]], the man who would eventually break the color barrier in [[Major League Baseball]].  Robinson has stated that Louis was extremely influential within the then segregated army, including helping get Robinson and other blacks into officer training school.<ref>http://info.detnews.com/history/story/index.cfm?id=52&category=sports</ref>  He is buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]].

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