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54th Massachusetts
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Birth of The 54th regiment
On this day, governor John A. Andrew put the 54th in commision with Colonel Robert shaw as the head. -
Battle of Fort Wagner
54th led the charge on the fort. Colonel robert Shaw was killed in the batle. The Confederates buried his body with his "N******". His father said," There would be no greater honor to be buried with his men" -
Congressional Pay Raise Bill
The 54th now had full and equal pay and earned as much as a white soldier. -
Colonel Edward Needles Hallowell
A month after Shaw's death, Hollowel takes control but still fights for the 54th's right's -
Payed equal amount
Congress took the action to finally pay th 54th $13. -
End of the 54th massachusetts
After only 2 years of service the regiment was shut down.
