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The 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.
This is the famous Massachusetts 54th Infantry Regiment, colored troops. They were led by white officers, Colonel Robert Shaw commanding
The First US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Rough Riders)
A regiment in the army is typically led by a colonel, who is responsible for the overall command and administration of the unit. The individual may be supported by lieutenant colonels, majors, and other officers in managing the day-to-day operations of the 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 Rough Riders.
The Rough Riders.
The 54th Massachusetts infantry (coloured) regiment.
The Regiment led the infantry assault, and were all but wiped out. Fort Wagner was never taken
154th. Watch the movie GLORY about this.
54th Massachusetts Regiment lead by Col. Shaw A statue commemorating this regiment stands in front of the Government State House on the square in Boston.