Freddie Stowers

Biography

Freddie Stowers (January 12, 1896 – September 28, 1918) was an African-American corporal in the United States Army who was killed in action during World War I while serving in an American unit under 157th Infantry Division of the French Army, called the "Red Hand Division". Over 70 years later, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart for his actions.

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