Who are the Buffalo Soldiers?
African Americans have fought in military conflicts since colonial days.
However, the Buffalo Soldiers, comprised of former slaves, freemen and
Black Civil War soldiers, were the first to serve during peacetime.
Once the Westward movement had begun, prominent among those
blazing treacherous trails of the Wild West were the Buffalo Soldiers of the
U.S. Army. These African Americans were charged with and responsible
for escorting settlers, cattle herds, and railroad crews. The 9th and 10th
Cavalry Regiments also conducted campaigns against American Indian
tribes on a western frontier that extended from Montana in the Northwest
to Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the Southwest. Throughout the era
of the Indian Wars, approximately twenty percent of the U.S. Cavalry
troopers were Black, and they fought over 177 engagements. The combat
prowess, bravery, tenaciousness, and looks on the battlefield, inspired
the Indians to call them "Buffalo Soldiers." Many Indians believe the name
symbolized the Native American's respect for the Buffalo Soldiers' bravery
and valor. Buffalo Soldiers, down through the years, have worn the name
with pride.
Buffalo Soldiers participated in many other military campaigns: The
Spanish American War, The Philippine Insurrection, The Mexican
Expedition, World War I, World War II, and the Korean Police Action.
Much have changed since the days of the Buffalo Soldiers, including the
integration of all military servicemen and women. However, the story of
the Buffalo Soldiers remain one of unsurpassed courage and patriotism,
and will be forever a significant part of the history of America.
However, the Buffalo Soldiers, comprised of former slaves, freemen and
Black Civil War soldiers, were the first to serve during peacetime.
Once the Westward movement had begun, prominent among those
blazing treacherous trails of the Wild West were the Buffalo Soldiers of the
U.S. Army. These African Americans were charged with and responsible
for escorting settlers, cattle herds, and railroad crews. The 9th and 10th
Cavalry Regiments also conducted campaigns against American Indian
tribes on a western frontier that extended from Montana in the Northwest
to Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the Southwest. Throughout the era
of the Indian Wars, approximately twenty percent of the U.S. Cavalry
troopers were Black, and they fought over 177 engagements. The combat
prowess, bravery, tenaciousness, and looks on the battlefield, inspired
the Indians to call them "Buffalo Soldiers." Many Indians believe the name
symbolized the Native American's respect for the Buffalo Soldiers' bravery
and valor. Buffalo Soldiers, down through the years, have worn the name
with pride.
Buffalo Soldiers participated in many other military campaigns: The
Spanish American War, The Philippine Insurrection, The Mexican
Expedition, World War I, World War II, and the Korean Police Action.
Much have changed since the days of the Buffalo Soldiers, including the
integration of all military servicemen and women. However, the story of
the Buffalo Soldiers remain one of unsurpassed courage and patriotism,
and will be forever a significant part of the history of America.
My name is Jerome aka "Roamy" Young
and I am proud to say that I am the
president of the New Orleans chapter of the
Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers M. C. I am also
proud to be a Buffalo Soldier. I believe it
takes a special person to be a Soldier.
When I am riding and it start to rain or it get
cold, I think of the soldiers of the 9th and
10th cavalry and how it was for them. They
had no place to stop and get out of the bad
weather, so they had to ride on. So with that
thought alone I just ride harder, as GOD
watch over me.
and I am proud to say that I am the
president of the New Orleans chapter of the
Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers M. C. I am also
proud to be a Buffalo Soldier. I believe it
takes a special person to be a Soldier.
When I am riding and it start to rain or it get
cold, I think of the soldiers of the 9th and
10th cavalry and how it was for them. They
had no place to stop and get out of the bad
weather, so they had to ride on. So with that
thought alone I just ride harder, as GOD
watch over me.
Message from the President
| We ride to preserve the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th & 10th Calvarys |
| Jerome "Roamy" Young President |
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