William Henry Braxton

Military Honor(s):

Croix de Guerre with Bronze Palm

Citation: "An enemy party, having filtered through his platoon and attacked same in the rear. Private Braxton displayed marked gallantry in opening fire on the enemy and killing one and wounding several others, finally dispersing the entire party."

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Life & Service

  • Birth: 17 September 1897, Washington, DC, United States
  • Place of Residence:
  • Race/Ethnicity: African American
  • Death: 9 October 1965 Washington, DC, United States
  • Branch: French IX Corps, French Fourth Army, French 157th Division Army
  • Military Rank: Private
  • Company: [MG]
  • Infantry Regiment: 372nd
  • Division: 93rd