Image Title:
William Harvey Carney (1840 – 1908)

Note:
". . . was an African American soldier during the American Civil War. Born as a slave, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900 for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors (American Flag) during the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863."  Read More and click on a letter: A | B | C

Author:
John Ritchie (1836–1919), American Union Army officer, traveler and diarist

Image Source:
Wikipedia

Subject:
Slavery – Historical Figures - Slave – History Maker - American - Civil War - Union Army officer - Battle of Fort Wagner

Date:
circa 1864

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-SLAVHF-9

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