where did the buffalo soldiers originate from and when?

Answer 1

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

The term was originated by American Indians in the Old West to describe U.S. Army soldiers who happened to be African Americans. The Indians saw a physical resemblance between the black soldiers' hair and the shaggy coats of the buffalo. The animals were considered sacred by the Indians and thus the term was also a tribute to the bravery of the black soldiers they encountered in battle.

In 1866, an Act of Congress had established four all-black Army regiments, the 9th and 10th Calvary and the 24th and 25th Infantry. They were sent to the western frontier to serve as peacekeepers and to aid in the ongoing war against the Indians. Patrolling vast areas of land, Buffalo Soldiers chased outlaw bandits, protected settlers and fought Indians.

The well-disciplined, steadfast Buffalo Soldiers had the lowest rate of desertion in the West and far fewer disciplinary problems than white soldiers. Eleven Buffalo Soldiers and seven white officers who led them were awarded America's highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for their heroism on the western frontier.

Answer 2

The nickname buffalo soldiers began with the Cheyenne warriors in 1867. The actual Cheyenne translation was Wild Buffalo. There is some controversy as to where the name originated. Some sources assert that the nickname was given out of respect and the fierce fighting ability of the 10th cavalry. [2] Other sources assert that Native Americans called the Black cavalry troops "buffalo soldiers" because of their dark curly hair, which resembled a buffalo's coat.[3] Still other sources point to a combination of both legends.[4] Regardless of how the name originated, the term Buffalo Soldiers became a generic term for all African American soldiers. It is now used in reference to U.S. Army units which trace their direct lineage back to the 9th and 10th cavalry units whose bravery earned them an honored place in U.S. history.

Answer 3

After the Civil War, the army organized all-black units to serve in the West and help pacify the Indians. They were called Buffalo soldiers, because Native Americans thought their hair was like that of the buffalo. They served with distinction until the army was finally integrated in 1952.

Answer 4

Buffalo Soldiers is a nickname originally applied to the members of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army by the native Apache indians, which was formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The term eventually encompassed these units:

U.S. 9th Cavalry Regiment
U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment
24th Infantry Regiment
25th Infantry Regiment

Answer 5

i believe they came from all over and were given their name during the indian wars