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Birth
Robert Gould Shaw was born in Boston, Massachusetts -
Education
Robert attened college at Harvard University -
Joined the War
Robert enlisted in 7th New York Infantry -
War
He joined the 2nd Massachusetts as Second Lieutenant -
54th Massachusetts
Robert was asked to raise and command the 54th Massachusetts regiment. It was the first African American regiment. -
Promotion
Robert was promoted to the rank of Captian in the 2nd Massachusetts -
Departure
The 54th Regiment departed from Boston for South Carolina -
Arrival
Shaw and his regiment arrive in South Carolina -
Battle at Ft. Wagner
Shaw and his regiment are chosen to go into battle -
Death
Robert Gould Shaw is killed while leading his men into battle