William Carney Medal of Honor Civil War Colored Troops


Tweet American Civil War Colored Troops Medal Of Honor Winners William Carney Sergeant William Carney of New Bedford, MA, became the first African American awarded the Medal of Honor for "most distinguished gallantry in action" during the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, on July 18, 1863. After being shot in the thigh, Carney crawled uphill on his knees, bearing the Union flag and urging his troops to follow. Colored Troops History of Colored Troops Colored Troops Book Titles All Medal of Honor Winners American Civil War Exhibits American Civil War Timeline Summary of the Civil War State Battle Maps Civil War Campaigns Navy Ships and Battles Sources: U.S. National Park Service U.S. Library of Congress. Share this page: Tweet More To Explore	Contact & About Privacy Policy

American Civil War Colored Troops Medal Of Honor Winners