A History of Julians

December 10, 2024

At my Uncle Albert Carter's 100th birthday celebration (LINK) this summer in Camden, South Carolina, my cousin "Sister" (the family historian) mentioned something to me in passing: "I know you know you were named after your grandfather, Julian Cooke, but did you know your granddad was named after his uncle, Julian Burroughs, who died fighting in World War I?"  THAT WAS NEWS TO ME!

Last month, at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) conference, I got a lead on how to find out more about him. I completed an online research form through the National WWI Museum and Memorial and received this incredible information.

Though it is a sad story at its core, what a powerful addition to my family history and to the American story I have been teaching all these years.  

NOTE: I have since discovered a powerful website devoted to telling the story and honoring bravery of the 371 Regiment. https://www.371stmonument.org/history 

Julian Kenneth Braxton

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From: Research Attendant <research@theworldwar.org> 

Date: Wed, Dec 4, 2024 

Subject: Julian Burrows

Found Julian Burrows (Burrous, Burroughs) born 1896 in the 1910 Census with Father Washington 63, 

Mother Lany 56, Laney 16 in DeKalb, Kershaw.  

Also found his grave stone at St. Mathews United Methodist Church in Camden, showing he died in 1918.  Found his draft registration (attached), his ship overseas (attached) as a private in the 371st Infantry Regiment (attached) of the 93rd Division (attached) and his entry on page 187 of Vol. 3 of Soldiers of the Great War, where he is identified as a Private Killed in Action.

The 93rd Division actions are also summarized on page 123 of Blacks and the Military in American History by Jack D. Foner.  He seems like a good fit given the information you provided.  Hopefully, this is helpful.  Please let us know if you have further questions you think we might help answer.

Edward Jones Research Center Attendant

National World War I Museum and Memorial

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SEE DOCUMENTS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Special Thanks 

Mr. Ron Nash, Senior Education Fellow at The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Elease "Sister" Moses, Family Historian