Regiment: 2nd United States Colored Troops Light Artillery
Company: G
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 1 March 1865
Mustered-out date and place: 12 August 1865
Regiment: 34th United States Colored Troops
Company: G [F]
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: May 1863 at Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 28 February 1866 at Jacksonville, Florida, United States
The Harlem Hellfighters, officially known as the 369th Infantry Regiment, was an African American unit of the U.S. Army during World War I. Formed in 1913, they gained fame for their bravery and exceptional performance on the battlefield, fighting alongside French forces after being initially denied the opportunity to serve in combat. The Hellfighters were distinguished by their fighting prowess and pioneering role in integrating African American soldiers into the military. They faced significant prejudice and discrimination at home but proved their valor in combat, spending more time in front-line trenches than any other American regiment. They were involved in several key battles, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, and earned numerous accolades for their contributions. The regiment's achievements were recognized with the Croix de Guerre from the French government, and they returned home as heroes, influencing the future of civil rights and the African American military experience. Their legacy continues to be celebrated for breaking racial barriers and demonstrating the courage and capability of African American soldiers.
Full-length portrait of Thelma Berry and O. C. Richardson.
Thelma and O. C. Richardson were the parents of William and Hutchinson Richardson. This is the only known photograph of O.C. Richardson. O.C. Richardson was kidnapped and later died being held in a chain gang in Alabama after the birth of his second son.
Regiment: 1st USC Cavalry
Company: H
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 22 May 1864 in Fortress Monroe, Virginia, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 6 March 1866 in Brazos Santiago, Texas, United States
Regiment: 37th United States Colored Troops Volunteer Infantry
Company: H
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 17 June 1864 Wilson's Landing, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 3 June 1865 Fort Monroe, Virginia, United States
Veteran’s death date and place: September 1869 Tanner’s Creek, Norfolk County, Virginia, United States
Tad Kelly discusses his ancestor, John Dougherty, an Indian agent who retired in the 1850s and then enslaved several people on a plantation in Missouri. Learning about his history, he now advocates for reparative action.
Regiment: 34th United States Colored Troops
Company: B
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 16 April 1863 at Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 28 February 1866 at Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Regiment: 21st United States Colored Troops
Company: C
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 11 May 1863 at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 25 April 1866 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Regiment: 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Company: A
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: Not listed
Mustered-out date and place: Not listed
Regiment: 38th United States Colored Troops
Company: C
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 7 February 1864
Mustered-out date and place: January 1866
Regiment: 1st North Carolina Colored Infantry; 35th United States Colored Troops
Company: B
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 16 June 1863
Mustered-out date and place: 1 June 1866 at Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Regiment: 33rd United States Colored Troops
Company: H
Rank: Sergeant
Mustered-in date: 19 October 1862 in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 31 January 1866 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Regiment: 109th United States Colored Troops; 10th United States Colored Troops
Company: K; C
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 19 June 1864 at Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States; 1 April 1867
Mustered-out Date & Place: 6 Feb 1866 at Port Lavaca, Texas, United States; 1 April 1872
Regiment: 21st United States Colored Troops
Company: A
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 13 June 1863
Mustered-out date and place: 25 April 1866
Regiment: 2nd United States Colored Troops Infantry; 61st United States Colored Troops
Company: A
Rank: Corporal
Mustered-in date and place: 16 May 1863 at Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Mustered-out date and place: 30 December 1865 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Regiment: 34th United States Colored Troops Infantry
Company: H
Rank: Private
Mustered-in date and place: 1 June 1863 in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Mustered-out date and place: Died in war 1 May 1865
