Edward Dugger
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Edward Dugger (June 6, 1894 – March 5, 1939) was a military commander and prominent African American citizen in Medford, Massachusetts. During his career, he served in World War I, commanded Company K of the 372nd Infantry Regiment ultimately rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was President of the West Medford Men's Community Club and Chair of the Citizen's Committee bringing Boy Scouts Troop No. 11 to the area. Dugger was the first African American to be appointed to the Medford City Planning Board and to have a Medford public park named after him, "Dugger Park." Dugger died in 1939.
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Born | Edward Dugger (1894-06-06)June 6, 1894 Finchley, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 5, 1939(1939-03-05) (aged 44) Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Cause of death | Polycystic kidney disease |
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Madeline Mabray Kountze
(m. 1917) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1914–1936 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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