How many black soldiers died in combat in World War 2?

Approximately 1.2 million African Americans served in the U.S. military during World War II, with around 708,000 serving in combat roles. While exact figures on the number of Black soldiers who died in combat are not precisely documented, estimates suggest that about 7,000 to 8,000 Black soldiers lost their lives in combat during the war. Their contributions were significant, despite facing segregation and discrimination within the military.