Frederick C. Branch

Frederick Clinton Branch
Frederick C. Branch being pinned with his second lieutenant bars by his wife, Camilla "Peggy" Branch.
Nickname(s)Fred
Born(1922-05-31)May 31, 1922
Hamlet, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 10, 2005(2005-04-10) (aged 82)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Place of burial
Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1943–1955
RankCaptain
Battles / warsWorld War II
Other workScience teacher

Frederick Clinton Branch (May 31, 1922 – April 10, 2005) was the first African-American officer of the United States Marine Corps.

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