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Robert Gould Shaw was buried in a mass burial pit (grave) along with the other members of the 54th Massachusetts's Volunteer Infantry killed during the assault on Fort Wagner during the Civil War. Unfortunately, this grave site was in the sand dunes around Fort Wagner which bordered the Atlantic Ocean. Over time, storms and hurricanes tracking from the Atlantic Ocean contributed to heavy beach erosion and the bodies or their remains were washed out to sea. No trace of the original mass graves remain.
Ya they sort of made a ditch and picked up the dead bodies and threw them in there. It's sad but they aren't going to haul all of the dead bodies back with them so this was kind of their only choice.
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Was Robert Gould Shaw British?
He was American born in Boston.
What color hair and beard did Robert Gould Shaw have?
He had blonde hair :)
Who was Robert Gould Shaw?
He was a white Union officer who led the first African-American volunteer regiment in the Civil War. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) was just 25 years old when he was killed leading a regiment of black soldiers, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, into battle during the American Civil War. The 1989 Civil War film "Glory" was a dramatization of Shaw's leadership of the regiment. Matthew Broderick portrayed Shaw, and the film also featured actors Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
Who commanded the 54th Massachusetts infantry What was he like What was his background?
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, 26-year-old son of a prominent Boston abolitionist family.
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.
When was Robert Gould Shaw born?
Robert Gould Shaw was born on October 10, 1837.
What is Robert Gould Shaw's birthday?
Robert Gould Shaw was born on October 10, 1837.
When was Robert Gould Shaw II born?
Robert Gould Shaw II was born on 1872-06-16.
When did Robert Gould Shaw II die?
Robert Gould Shaw II died on 1930-03-29.
How can you find a biography on Robert gould shaw?
Try your local library. Here are a few books to look for. One Gallant Rush: Robert Gould Shaw and His Brave Black Regiment, by Burchard, Peter. (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1965): 77-78 Sketch of the life and death of Col. Robert Gould Shaw by Robert T Teamoh. Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw by Robert Gould Shaw and Russell Duncan Where Death and Glory Meet: Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry.
How old is Robert Gould Shaw?
Robert Gould Shaw was born on October 10, 1837 and died on July 18, 1863. Robert Gould Shaw would have been 25 years old at the time of death or 177 years old today.
Who was the leader of 54th Massachusetts?
Robert Gould Shaw
Who was Robert Gould Shaw's family?
New England abolitionists
What rank was Robert gould shaw when in charge of the 54th?
He was a Colonel.
Who were the leaders for union in the civil war?
Robert Gould Shaw
Was Robert Gould Shaw British?
He was American born in Boston.
What color hair and beard did Robert Gould Shaw have?
He had blonde hair :)
