U.S. Army Awards Medal of Honor to WWI Hero Freddie Stowers
The U.S. Army has posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Corporal Freddie Stowers, a hero of the Battle of Hill 188 during World War I. Stowers, born in South Carolina, led his company to victory despite fatal wounds, inspiring his men to overrun the enemy trenches. His bravery was recognised 73 years after his death.
On September 28, 1918, Stowers and his unit, the 371st Infantry Regiment, faced a surprise German attack on Hill 188. Despite being mortally wounded, Stowers crawled forward, encouraging his company to advance. He was later buried at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial.
Private Burton Holmes, also severely wounded, returned to the regiment's command post. He refused medical treatment and rejoined the fight, firing upon the enemy until his own death. Both Stowers and Holmes were recommended for the Medal of Honor for their actions. Stowers was also awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French.
The 371st Infantry, a segregated Black regiment initially confined to auxiliary roles, proved their valor at Hill 188. Stowers' posthumous Medal of Honor, awarded in 1991, honours his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice.
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