“WHO ARE THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS?”
“United States Army 9th & 10th Cavalry “Buffalo Soldiers“”
“On July 28th 1866, Congress passed legislation that added four cavalry units to the United States Army. The new units were designated as the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Cavalries and would consist of all volunteers. With the 9th and 10th Cavalries specifically consisting of African Americans.”
“Where did the Buffalo Soldiers serve?”
“The 9th Cavalry was headquartered in Greenville, Louisiana, and the 10th Cavalry headquartered at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.”
“Where did the Buffalo Soldier name come from?”
“The new cavalry units were sent to the Western frontier to provide security and protection for European settlers as they settled on and around Native American lands. The 9th and 10th Cavalries served gallantly on the Great Plains, and in the mountains and deserts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. As a result of their fighting spirit, Native American Indians first referred to them collectively as “Wild Buffalo Men“. Later, this name became “Buffalo Soldiers“.”
“Their military history is well documented and speaks volumes to their strength of character, courage, and dedication to the country they served faithfully. The Buffalo Soldier legacy lives on to this day.”
9th Cavalry Motto:
“WE CAN: WE WILL”
10th Cavalry Motto:
“READY AND FORWARD”
“A PRESENCE FELT WORLDWIDE”
“They lived under harsh conditions, yet they mounted-up and rode out. Buffalo Soldiers fought, died, searched, rescued, protected, and demonstrated professionalism by how they did their job. Their presence and actions on the western frontier provided security for America.”