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Frederick C. Branch
First African-American officer of the United States Marine Corps
Frederick Clinton Branch | |
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Frederick C. Branch being pinned with his second lieutenant bars by his wife, Camilla "Peggy" Branch. | |
| Nickname(s) | Fred |
| Born | ()May 31, Hamlet, North Carolina, US |
| Died | April 10, () (aged&#;82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Place of burial | Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service / branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years&#;of service | &#; |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Other&#;work | Science teacher |
Frederick Clinton Branch (May 31, – April 10, ) was the first African-Americanofficer of the United States Marine Corps.
Early life and education
Branch was born in Hamlet, North Carolina, the fourth son of an African Methodist Episcopal Zionminister[1][2]
After graduating from high school in Mamaroneck, New York, Branch attended Johnson C.
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