Roland L. Bragg
Roland L. Bragg | |
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Private First Class Roland L. Bragg in 1943 | |
| Born | June 11, 1923 Sabattus, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 1999 (aged 75) Nobleboro, Maine, U.S. |
| Buried | Dunbar Cemetery, Nobleboro, Maine, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Service number | 31-323-887 |
| Unit | 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment 17th Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | See list |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Picinich |
| Children | 3 |
| Relations | Val Picinich (father-in-law) |
Roland Leon Bragg (June 11, 1923 – January 12, 1999) was an American Army paratrooper during World War II. Bragg was awarded the Silver Star, the United States Army's third-highest military decoration for valor in combat, for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action." In 2025, the long-time name of Fort Bragg was restored as an eponym of Roland Bragg, two years after it had been renamed to Fort Liberty to avoid ties with Confederate general and slave owner Braxton Bragg.