24th Infantry

The 24th Infantry Regiment, originally formed in 1869, is one of the United States Army’s historic African American units known as the “Buffalo Soldiers.” The regiment served on the Western frontier, helping to maintain order and participating in the Indian Wars. The 24th Infantry later fought with distinction in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, World War II, and the Korean War. The unit was deactivated in 1951 during the Army’s integration, but its legacy continues to be honored for its long record of bravery and service.