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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