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Died On This Day Henry Ossian Flipper

3rd May 1940

Died #OnThisDay Henry Ossian Flipper -
He was the first African American to graduate from the US Military Academy. His occupation was a Soldier and Former Slave.
Born: March 21, 1856
Star Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Thomasville, Georgia, USA
Died: May 3, 1940 (aged 84)
Cause of Death: Natural causes


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