Timothy Julian [1]
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Croix de Guerre: Distinguished Service Medal:
Biographical Notes:
'A Mecklenburg native, Julian was the first American soldier to carry the American flag in combat in France in WWI, for which he was awarded the Croix de Guerre, France's highest military honor. He had joined the Army at age 16. When he completed his Army tour in WWI, he joined the Marines. He also was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and several other citations and awards. Julian was gassed during the war and was considered a disabled veteran.' He was buried at Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Cemetery with full military honors.
Date of Birth:
8/20/1899
Military Branch:
Army Marines
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Family Details:
Spouse: Mary Julian: near the Rozzelle's Ferry bridge off NC Hwy. 16
Children: Mrs. Ralph Hobbs Winnsboro SC Mrs. Lewis Bowers Charlotte NC Mrs. Kenneth Sigmon Denver NC
Dependents:
Parents: Robert and Elizabeth George Julian -
Siblings: Robert E. Julian - Wilmington, NC Mrs. Carrie O'Dell - Knoxville, TN Mrs. Elizabeth Mills - Jacksonville, FL Hubert Eckerd - half brother - Charlotte, NC Mrs. Carl Proctor - half-sister - Concord, NC
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First Name:
Timothy
Last Name:
Julian
Middle Name:
J.
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Private
Source:
The Charlotte News, 4/2/1976, p. 4C ; The Charlotte Observer, 4/3/1976, p. 8; Collier's Veteran Cemetery Index
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