Needham Roberts
| Needham Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1901 |
| Died | April 28, 1949 (aged 47–48) |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918 |
| Unit |
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| Awards |
 Purple Heart Croix de guerre |
Needham Roberts (April 28, 1901 – April 18, 1949) was an American soldier in the Harlem Hellfighters and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre.
World War I
While on guard duty on May 14, 1918, Roberts and Sgt. Henry Johnson fought off a 24-man German patrol, though both were severely wounded. Both were awarded the Croix de Guerre for their actions, as well as a posthumous Purple Heart.