BHS 2021 Military Flashcards

1

Civil War; 54th Mass. Volunteer Infantry as sergeant; 1st African-American to get Medal of Honor; assault on Fort Wagner

2

Indian Wars; commanded 25 men at Fort Tularosa, New Mexico & forced back enemy; Medal of Honor recipient- 1890

3

Spanish American War; fought in 10th Cavalry at Battle of San Juan Hill when he saved a fellow comrade from drowning

4

Awarded medal of honor; earned rank of First Sergeant in Company F; Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia; Civil War

5

Harlem Hellcats; World War 1; Pres. Obama gave him Medal of Honor; Croix de Guerre (1st American to receive)

BHS 2021 Military