Buffalo Soldiers were United States Army regiments composed exclusively of Black American soldiers, formed during the 19th century to serve on the American frontier.

Buffalo soldier, nickname given to members of African American cavalry regiments of the U.S. Army who served in the western United States from 1867 to 1896, mainly fighting Indians on the frontier.

Once the Westward movement had begun, prominent among those blazing treacherous trails of the Wild West were the Buffalo Soldiers of the U.S. Army. These African Americans were charged with and …

Dec 7, 2017 · Buffalo soldiers were African American soldiers who mainly served on the Western frontier following the American Civil War. In 1866, six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments were created...

In 1866, an Act of Congress created six all-black peacetime regiments, later consolidated into four –– the 9th and 10th Cavalry, and the 24th and 25th Infantry –– who became known as "The Buffalo …

The term Buffalo Soldiers became a generic term for all black soldiers. It is now used for U.S. Army units that trace their direct lineage back to the 9th and 10th Cavalry, units whose bravery earned them an …

Jan 4, 2023 · Explore and read the stories of these incredible men and their decorated history of over 85 years. Search through the different eras of the Buffalo Soldiers history to read stories from specific …

While serving in the West, these service members gained their popular nickname: Buffalo Soldiers. Although no one knows for sure where the nickname “Buffalo Soldiers” originated, it was likely the …

Jul 4, 2022 · The first Black regiment in U.S. history, the Buffalo Soldiers patrolled the Wild West while fending off poachers and outlaws following the Civil War.

Jul 29, 2024 · FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The Buffalo Soldiers, a group of African American Soldiers who served in the post-Civil War era, hold a significant role in American History for their …