Sergeant Thomas Shaw, a member of the 9th Cavalry Regiment—one of the original Buffalo Soldier units—was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Indian Wars. His citation recognized his “gallantry in action” at Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico, on August 12, 1881. Shaw’s recognition highlights the valor and sacrifice of Black soldiers who served with distinction despite enduring racial discrimination and segregation in the U.S. military.
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