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Whom did colonel Robert Shaw command?
He was in command of the all black 54th Regiment. It was the 54th Massachusetts Infanty made up of African American soldiers.
What was the result of the assault on fort wanger by the African American soldiers of the nions 54th Massachusetts regiment?
*the assault failed, but the regiment earned respect for its bravery in action.*
Who was the first african-american civil war soldier to receive the congressional medal honor?
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
What happened during 54th Massachusetts Regiment and the Battle of Fort Wagner?
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.
Who was the 54 Massachusetts regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment consisted of African American volunteers, many of them former slaves, initially commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
