Buffalo Soldiers

The Buffalo Soldier Story It was this new sense of patriotism, linked with optimism for social and economic betterment that led many blacks to enlist in the post-Civil War Army. Black troops had served in every war including the American Revolution. However, it was not until July of 1866 that blacks were permitted to enlist in the Regular Army. The new legislation provided for the creation of two cavalry and four infantry regiments which "shall be …

…Johnson, Troop D Sergeant Thomas Shaw, Troop K Sergeant Emanuel Stance, Troop F Sergeant Brent Woods, Troop B Corporal William Wilson, Troop I Corporal Clinton Greaves, Troop C Private Augusus Walley, Troop I 10th Cavalry Regiment Captain Louis Carpenter, Troop H Lieutenant Powhattan Clarke, Troop K Sergeant Major Edward Baker Sergeant William McBryar, Troop K Private Dennis Bell, Troop H Private Lee Fitz, Troop M Private William Thompkins, Troop G Private George Wanton, Troop M