Grandson of a slave, Freddies Stowers an African-American hero was born in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, on January 12, 1896, during the first world war he was a corporal in the 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division(colored). He died in action on September 28, 1918 near Ardeuil-et-Monfauxelles in the Ardennes France. He was posthumously awarded the Medal […]
