He was in command of the all black 54th Regiment. It was the 54th Massachusetts Infanty made up of African American soldiers.
*the assault failed, but the regiment earned respect for its bravery in action.*
William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
No. Reinforcements were arriving, but even with all those men, fort Wagner was never taken. However, the 54th Massachusetts regiment was a precedent for African Americans fighting in the Civil War.
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment consisted of African American volunteers, many of them former slaves, initially commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
54th Regiment of Massachusetts
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was significant because it was an African-American regiment. The regiment saw substantial service during the American Civil War.
The 54th Massachusetts was the first african american regiment brought into Federal service.
First All African American regiment
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Massachusetts; The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
54th Massachusetts Regiment
The governor received the authority to recruit blck troops on January 25, 1863. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was the first African-American group.
Yes, the first all African-American 54th regiment was established in January, 1863, while the Battle of Fredericksburg was fought in December, 1862. The 54th was lead by Colonel Robert Shaw, who died in battle with his men. The movie 'Glory' is based on the 54th regiment.
The 54th Massachusetts was the first African American regiment that was recruited in the North. They first saw combat duty at the Battle of Fort Wagner.The regiment was led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. He was the son of a wealthy Northern abolitionist.
The special group of soldiers were the 54th regiment.
He was in command of the all black 54th Regiment. It was the 54th Massachusetts Infanty made up of African American soldiers.