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2 unusual facts about Frederick C. Branch


Frederick Branch

Frederick C. Branch (1922—2005), first African American officer in the United States Marine Corps

Frederick C. Branch

On April 25, 2005, after his death, U.S. Senate resolution 116 was sponsored by North Carolina Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr "to commemorate the life, achievements, and contributions of Frederick C. Branch".


Balzan M.U.S.E.U.M. Branch

The Balzan branch of the Society of Christian Doctrine owes its origins to a group of members from the Birkirkara M.U.S.E.U.M. Branches who, probably late in 1923 decided to start the activities of the Society in Balzan.

In addition a considerable number of boys come from the parish of St Joseph the Worker in Birkirkara.

Boston University Housing System

Students at the Holiday Inn are provided with a complimentary MBTA Subway pass, as the Green Line C passes nearby on Beacon Street.

Charles Eberhard Salomon

One brother, Frederick, became a full, substantive rank general in the Union Army.

Elmer Ernest Roper

He tried again in a 1931 by-election resulting from the death of Charles Weaver; he finished second of four candidates as Conservative Frederick C. Jamieson reclaimed the seat for Weaver's party.

Framingham Railroad Station

In January 1960 the New York Central planned to end all service on the line, due to the opening of the Green Line "D" Branch to Riverside in July 1959.

Fred Crawford

Frederick C. Crawford (1891–1994), American industrialist and philanthropist

Frederick C. Anderson

In August 1864, the second month of the Siege of Petersburg, Union forces, including Anderson's regiment, cut the Weldon Railroad which supplied Petersburg and the Confederate capital of Richmond.

Frederick C. Billard

Billard was appointed by President Herbert Hoover to a third four-year term as Commandant in January 1932, but died of pneumonia on 17 May.

During his tour as commanding officer, Aphrodite operated in the European war zone and was the first American warship to transit the Kiel Canal after the World War I armistice was signed.

Frederick C. Finkle

His father and grandparents emigrated to the U.S. in 1850 from Vestre Slidre in the Oppland, Norway.

Frederick C. Murphy

PFC Murphy is buried at Lorraine Cemetery north of Saint-Avold, Lorraine, France.

Frederick C. Peerenboom

Along with these commentaries, his unique visual introductions, mid-breaks, and closes helped him win five Emmy Awards for his TV performances.

Frederick C. Salomon

On September 30, 1862, he made an unsuccessful attempt to capture Newtonia, Missouri, during the First Battle of Newtonia.

Frederick C. Sauer

"It is the most bizarre collection of buildings in Western Pennsylvania," says Franklin Toker, professor of art and architecture at the University of Pittsburgh.

Frederick C. Silvester

Of his work with the choir, George Kidd wrote, 'The overall effect is one of good discipline, a clear understanding, and a sincerity that spreads itself over all sections' (Toronto Telegram, 15 Dec 1957).

He was also assistant conductor and coach 1942-1957, and conductor 1957-1960, of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.

Frederick Cocks

Frederick C. Hicks, originally Frederick Hicks Cocks (1872–1925), U.S. Representative from New York

Frederick Hicks

Frederick C. Hicks (1872–1925), United States Representative from New York

Harriet Williams Russell Strong

Frederick C. Hicks, of New York, who died in Washington, Jan. 1, 1918.

Henschel Hs 293

Early jamming efforts by the United States Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) produced the XCJ jamming transmitter installed aboard the destroyer escorts USS Herbert C. Jones and Frederick C. Davis in late September 1943.

Interurban streetcars in Southern New England

The Green Line "D" Branch (formerly the Boston & Albany Railroad's Highland Branch) was converted in 1959 and runs modern light rail equipment; the Ashmont-Mattapan High Speed Line was converted in 1929 and runs historic PCC streetcars.

Kendall L. Card

Vice Admiral Kendall L. Card is a United States Navy aviator and flag officer and the former director of the Office of Naval Intelligence; succeeded by Vice Admiral Ted N. Branch in July 2013.

Meteoritical Society

The Leonard Medal, awarded since 1966 in honor of the first President of the Society, Frederick C. Leonard, is given for outstanding contributions to the science of meteoritics and closely allied fields.

No. 145 Squadron RAF

Flying Officer G.R. Branch EGM of 145 Squadron was killed in action 11 August 1940.

Packard's Corner

Packard's Corner is serviced by the Packards Corner stop on the B Branch of the MBTA's Green Line, a light rail line that runs mostly above ground.

Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick leadership elections

Following Tilley's personal defeat in the 1935 general election which also saw the Conservatives swept from power he resigned and Frederick C. Squires was chosen House leader on September 10.

Riverside Branch

:For the Boston, Massachusetts branch line of the same name see, Green Line "D" Branch

Riverside Line

Green Line "D" Branch, a light rail line connecting Boston and Riverside, Massachusetts

Ted N. Branch

On 16 May 2013, Branch was nominated by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to become the Director of Naval Intelligence and the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance.

VFA-136

The change of command ceremony was attended by Admiral John Harvey, Rear Admiral Ted N. Branch, Rear Admiral Greg Nosal, and former Mayor of Virginia Beach, Meyera E. Oberndorf.

Weyerhaeuser House

He and his brother-in-law, Frederick C.A. Denkmann, founded the Weyerhaeuser and Denkmann Lumber Company in Rock Island.

William A. B. Branch

He attended Lovejoy’s Academy in Raleigh, N.C., Bingham Military Academy near Mebane, N.C., the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Virginia Military Institute at Lexington.

William Branch

William A. B. Branch (1847–1910), American politician and US representative from North Carolina


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