![Buffalo Soldiers-People Two portraits of famous Buffalo Soldiers](/subjects/buffalosoldiers/images/BUSO-People2.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
On this page you'll find the stories of individuals who stood out during their time as a Buffalo Soldier. From Medal of Honor recipients to the only woman to join the ranks of the Buffalo Soldiers to a Buffalo Soldier who also became the first African American National Park Service superintendent, their stories will inspire, amaze and shed light on what it was like to be black in a segregated army.
Last updated: June 2, 2018