First All African American regiment

The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was significant because it was an African-American regiment. The regiment saw substantial service during the American Civil War.

Sergeant William H. Carney of company C, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (colored) was the first African American to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. He earned the medal for action at Fort Wagner, South Carolina on July 18th 1863. The medal was not issued until May 23, 1900.

Massachusetts; The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment

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