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Albert Braun

1889-09-05 – 1983-03-06

Life & Legacy

Father Albert William Braun OFM (September 5, 1889 – March 6, 1983) was a Roman Catholic priest and teacher in the Southwest and the Pacific United States.
Braun served as a US Army chaplain in both World War I and World War II. During World War II he became a prisoner of war after the fall of Corregidor in the Philippines . He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, two Silver Stars and the Legion of Merit.

Occupation & Career

Catholic priest, teacher, missionary

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Purple Heart; Silver Star

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit · Purple Heart · Silver Star

Church

Catholic Church

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4709793 — wikidata View source

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