Frederick C. Branch

Frederick Clinton Branch
Frederick C. Branch being pinned with his second lieutenant bars by his wife, Camilla "Peggy" Branch.
NicknameFred
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
Service years1943–1955
RankCaptain
ConflictsWorld 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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