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How many African Americans soilders won the Medal of Honor during the Spanish-American War?
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∙ 13y ago
Six. with five from the Army and one from the Navy.
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A total of five African American soldiers, known as Buffalo Soldiers, were awarded the Medal of Honor for their service during the Spanish-American War. They were: William H. Thompkins, Fitz Lee, John Henry ("Honus") Parker, Fitz Lee, and George H. Wanton.
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