The "Buffalo Soldiers"
The "Buffalo Soldiers"
"We can; we will!" "Ready and Forward!"
9th Cavalry 1891-1894
10th Cavalry 1931-1949
Fort Myer Buffalo Soldiers
From 1891 to 1894 Troop K of the 9th Cavalry Regiment was stationed here as a reward fro their valor on the Western frontier. They were the first African-American military unit stationed east of the Mississippi River near a large metropolitan area since Reconstruction. Two of their members, Sergeant Thomas Shaw and Sergeant George Jordon were recipients of the Medal of Honor for bravery. This unit performed garrison duty to include ceremonial functions and field training.
In 1931 until 1949 the Machine Gun Troop of the 10th Cavalry Regiment was stationed here and in Building 305 on the hill just above you. They performed services in Arlington National Cemetery, participated in pre World War II field maneuvers and during WWII (1941-5) served in multiple functions to include 'Back the Attack' war bond drives on the Mall in Washington. Arthur Moss was their highly respected 1st Sergeant.
Marker is on Marshall Drive west of North Meade Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
