Afro-American Military Collection 1773-1987 (bulk 1861-1865)
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Gladstone, William A., collector.
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Collector. From the description of Afro-American military collection, 1773-1987 (bulk 1861-1865). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983768 ...
United States. Continental Army
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In response to the expansion of the Continental Army the number of staff was increased and reorganized in 1776. Changes included the creation of a new unit to supplement George Washington's personal staff. This special unit, the Commander in Chief's Guard, was formed on March 12, 1776 with Captain Caleb Gibbs (formerly adjutant of the 14th Continental Regiment and appointed Aid to Major General Greene) as commander. The unit protected Washington, the army's cash, and official papers. ...
United States. Colored Troops
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On May 22, 1863, the United States War Department established a "Bureau of Colored Troops" to promote the recruitment of African-American soldiers for the Union Army. There had been several African-American regiments raised at various locations before this date, but the Bureau was created to coordinate the organization of regiments from all areas of the country. These regiments became known as the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). Regiments included infantry, cavalry, light artillery, and...
United States. Corps d'Afrique
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Union Army African-American unit. From the description of Corps d'Afrique : Records, 1863-1864. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49348297 On April 1863 Brigadier General Daniel Ullman was sent by the U.S. War Dept. to New Orleans, Louisiana, to raise a brigade of African-American troops; Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, at Opelousas, proposed the formation of the Corps d'Afrique. From the description of United States Corps d'Afrique muster r...
Gladstone, William A., collector.
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William Gladstone is a photo collector specializing in the African American military experience. Gladstone served as a private first class (PFC) in Service Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. From the description of William Gladstone photograph collection. 1874-1952. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 52606349 ...
