Freddie Stowers [SEP] conflict
Freddie Stowers
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 French command. Over 70 years later, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart for his actions.
Early life and induction into the Army.
Stowers was born in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, the grandson of a slave. Before the war, he worked as a farmhand
in his honor.
Medal of Honor citation.
Stowers' Medal of Honor citation reads:
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to
Corporal Freddie Stowers
United States Army
Citation:
Cpl. Stowers, distinguished himself by exceptional heroism on September 28, 1918 while serving as a squad leader in Company C, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Infanry Division. His company was the lead company during the attack on Hill 188, Champagne