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    Frederick C. Branch

    First African-American officer of the United States Marine Corps

    Frederick Clinton Branch

    Frederick C.

    Branch being pinned with his second lieutenant bars by his wife, Camilla "Peggy" Branch.

    Nickname(s)Fred
    Born(1922-05-31)May 31, 1922
    Hamlet, North Carolina, US
    DiedApril 10, 2005(2005-04-10) (aged 82)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
    Place of burial

    Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Virginia

    AllegianceUnited States
    Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
    Years of service1943–1955
    RankCaptain
    Battles / warsWorld War II
    Other workScience teacher

    Frederick Clinton Branch (May 31, 1922 – April 10, 2005) was the first African-Americanofficer of the United States Marine Corps.

    Early life and education

    Branch was born in Hamlet, North Carolina, the fourth son of an African Methodist Episcopal Zionminister[1][2]

    After graduating from high school in