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Distinguished Service Cross and ribbon issued to Lewis Broadus, Awarded 1906; issued 2006. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Lewiston Cunningham Broadus (1875-1960) was an African-American veteran of the United States Army, who served his country with valor for over 32 years, from 1897 to 1923. In World War I, he fought in the 92nd Infantry with General Pershing in major European campaigns. On July 3, 1906 while Broadus was a first sergeant stationed at Fort Niobrara, NE, a disgruntled private attempted to shoot an officer who had reported him for abusive language. Broadus grabbed the rifle by the muzzle as the shot was fired, thereby protecting the officer and nearly being hit by the bullet himself. For this action, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit from President Theodore Roosevelt. The award was later converted to a Distinguished Service Cross on April 26, 1934. After lobbying efforts by the family, the Department of the Army issued the Cross to Lewis Broadus's surviving family members in 2006.

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HRM21A73_487

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129,5Mo (3,6Mo) / 48,1cm x 67,4cm / 5686 x 7961 (300dpi)

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education country metal bronze museum color decoration war location Armed Forces century bravery concept medal medals African American African-American afro-american Army warfare United States of America Colour Smithsonian Institution United States Army Educational Institution 1900s 20th century US Army heritage American America USA scientific institution object united states military decoration Unknown U.S. Army cultural heritage Black History Heritage Art National Museum of African American History and Culture NMAAHC medals bronze on metal with ribbon Distinguished Service Cross