GDG- Black Officers in The Civil War

[Walter Wells]

I recall reading that only around 100 blacks were commissioned as offictrs
during the war. Dr. Alexander T. Augusta, a black doctor, (1825-1890) was a
brevet lt. colonel by the end of the war, making him the the highest
ranking black in the war  Despite being a commissioned officer, he was paid
enlisted wages. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

In peace,

Walter


> [Original Message]
> From: <WolfDuke33 at aol.com>
> To: <gettysburg at arthes.com>
> Date: 3/13/2007 7:51:39 PM
> Subject: GDG- Black Officers in The Civil War
>
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>
>
> In a conversation with a friend at work he questioned if there were any  
> Black Generals. I could not answer him and felt compelled to look into
this  
> further. If anyone could suggest any reading material or furnish any
information  
> concerning Black Officers during The Civil War I would be completely
Thankful.  
> Thank You for any help you may be able to give me.
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