This Black History Month, we honour the life and service of Sergeant Arthur Wallace Eatman (1920–1943), a Black New Brunswicker whose story reflects both courage and perseverance. Recently acquired photographs in the New Brunswick Museum collection document Eatman during military training in Woodstock, NB, in September 1939. Born in Fredericton, Eatman was the son of a First World War veteran and followed that legacy of service when he enlisted at just 19 years old. His skill and leadership were