American Indian Wars, Buffalo Soldiers, 1886
Entitled: Lt. Clark of the Tenth Calvary, rescued, while under fire, the wounded Corporal Scott. Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the US 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. This nickname was given to the Negro Cavalry by the Native American tribes they fought in the Indian Wars. The term became synonymous with all of the African-American regiments formed in 1866: 9th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 24th Infantry Regiment, and 25th Infantry Regiment. From 1866-90s, these regiments served at a variety of posts in the Southwestern US and the Great Plains regions. They participated in most of the military campaigns in these areas and earned a distinguished record. Thirteen enlisted men and six officers from these four regiments earned the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars. In addition to the military campaigns, the Buffalo Soldiers served a variety of roles along the frontier, from building roads to escorting the U.S. mail. Engraving after sketch or painting by Frederic Remington, Harper's Weekly, August 21, 1886
