Shaw, Robert Gould, Colonel

Born: 1837 AD
Died: 1863 AD, at 26 years of age.

Nationality: Unknown
Categories: None

US abolitionist and army officer in Civil War

led 54th Massachusetts Regiment 1863 (1st all-black, all-volunteer Union regiment)

killed at battle of Fort Wagner

portrayed by Matthew Broderick in movie "Glory" 1990

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