GDG- Black Officers in The Civil War

[Walter Wells]

Forgot one thing - his official rank was that of major.


> [Original Message]
> From: Walter Wells <waltermolly at earthlink.net>
> To: GDG <gettysburg at arthes.com>
> Date: 3/13/2007 8:09:17 PM
> Subject: RE: GDG- Black Officers in The Civil War
>
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>
>
> 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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