Freddie Stowers
Freddie Stowers | |
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Stowers' grave at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery | |
| Born | January 12, 1896 Sandy Springs, South Carolina, US |
| Died | September 28, 1918 (aged 22) near Ardeuil-et-Montfauxelles, Ardennes, France |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 † |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division,157th Red Hand Division (France) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.