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In 1866, Congress pushed through legislation allowing blacks the right
to serve during peacetime, resulting in the forming of
six all black units. In 1869, these units were called to serve in the
ongoing Indian wars that troubled the West. During this period, the Native
Americans began referring to the black Soldiers as "Buffalo Soldiers" because
of physical characteristics and their respect for the black Soldiers'
fighting abilities.
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JOHN DENNY
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 9th U.S.
Cavalry
Place and date: At Las Animas Canyon, N. Mex.,
18 September 1879
Citation: Removed a wounded comrade, under a heavy fire, to a
place of safety.
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THOMAS SHAW
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 9th U.S.
Cavalry
Place and date: At Carrizo Canyon, N. Mex., 12
August 1881
Citation: Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground
in an extremely exposed position and prevented
the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command.
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