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Who was the first african-american civil war soldier to receive the congressional medal honor?
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∙ 14y ago
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
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∙ 14y agoThe first African-American soldier to receive the Medal of Honor was Sergeant William Carney of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
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