Buffalo Soldiers - Arlington National Cemtery - Arlington, VA
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A plaque dedicated to the Buffalo Soldiers of the Spanish American War.
Waymark Code: WM6E2Y
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2009
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"Dedicated to the Buffalo Soldiers, 9th and 10th Cavalry, and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments (Colored Troops) for valiant service in the Spanish-American War. They charged up San Juan Hill and El Caney, Cuba with Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders."
Type of memorial: Plaque
Location: Arlington
Public or private: Public
Who placed it?: Colonial Dames of America.
When was it placed?: 1902
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