4, and Vice President of NAACP. He also led his troops to successfully relieve a 13th Cavalry unit that had been pinned down by Mexican government troops.His actions at that time are believed by some historians to have prevented a larger war between the U.S. and Mexico and he was promoted to lieutenant colonel for his efforts.In 1917, he was promoted to colonel and served briefly as commander of Fort Huachuca. The Buffalo Soldiers, originally the 9th 10th, 24th, and 25th U.S. Military regiments, were common figures around the U.S./Mexico border during the turn of the century. The Buffalo Soldier played a prominent role in the Arizona Territory becoming a state. 9th Calvary Regiment Motto – On August 3, 1866, Gen. Phillip Sheridan, commander of the Military Division of the Gulf, was authorized to raise one regiment of “colored” cavalry that was to be designated the 9th Regiment.
Wallace served with other Buffalo Soldiers organizations that wore the name of Buffalo Soldiers. The entire 10th Cavalry came from Vermont starting in late 1913.“That’s when they expanded the post with more officers’ housing and barracks for the troops,” Gregory said. Over several decades, BUFFALO SOLDIERS served in forts throughout the United States, including Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia.
Owner of the Official PROCLAMATION "Buffalo Soldiers Day," June 19th as Arizona Celebrate 100th Years as a Statehood, February 14, 1912 - 2012 and 101st Statehood Day, February 14, 2013 at the State Capitol.
There is a The museum at Fort Huachuca contains a detailed exhibit about the Buffalo Soldiers who served there.The exhibit contains examples of uniforms worn by the Buffalo Soldiers from the Texas plains through World War II. Those women served as nurses or in the Women’s Army Corps in the later years of the unit.There also are mentions of celebrities and entertainers who visited the base to entertain the troops.In addition to the Buffalo Soldier exhibit, visitors also can check out the Army Intelligence Museum. The Buffalo Soldier played a prominent role in the Arizona Territory becoming a state.
Very high standards of recruitment were set by the regiments’ commander and Civil War hero Benjamin Grierson. We are organized and operated as an affiliate of the Ninth and Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association. The members of the GSAAC of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association welcome you to the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers.The GSAAC is a non-profit charity organization (Tax ID # 86-0793058) founded 1995. The battle was a conflict between the United States and Mexican forces (believed to be influenced by German instigators) along the border on Aug. 27, 1918.Buffalo Soldiers fought in both world wars before the groups were absorbed by other Army units after World War II.There are several stories about how the Buffalo Soldiers acquired the name.One theory was that Native American warriors they fought against reportedly said the curly hair of the African soldiers resembled a buffalo’s coat.“There are all sorts of debates about the name,” Gregory said. We are dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers of the United States by informing, educating, and engaging the community, Membership in the Association shall be open at all times to any qualified person who may apply, pay annual dues, and comply with the rules of conduct prescribed in the by-laws. He also served in the 9th Cavalry and 25th Infantry as well as the 9th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War.During the search for Pancho Villa in 1916, Young (at that time a major) led his troops in a charge against Villa’s forces at Aguas Calientes, Mexico, and suffered no losses. He finished all necessary training with 92nd Buffalo Soldier Regiment, Troop 1, 365th Infantry. During his military career he received; National Defense Service Medal (1st OLC), Bronze Star (1st OLC), Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. SFC (U.S. Army Infantry Retired) Wallace I. Lott Jr. June 16, 1925 — April 6 ,2015 During the early 1940s he graduated from boot camp (Basic Training) at Fort Dix, N.J.