Comments on: Battle of New Market Heights: USCT Soldiers Proved Their Heroism

By: The United States Colored Troops - Historum - History Forums

The United States Colored Troops - Historum - History Forums — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:43:26 +0000

[...] had much better morale than many of the other new recruits in 1864. Agreed. The oft-overlooked Battle of New Market Heights was a clear demonstration of that morale and determination. But although it may have been a [...]

By: Obama and the African American Vote | SNS Post

Obama and the African American Vote | SNS Post — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:56:46 +0000

[...] Wagner where the famed 54th Massachusetts charged headlong into Confederate guns or the Battle of New Market Heights where 14 African-American soldiers earned their country’s supreme accolade: the Medal of [...]

By: Barack Obama and the African-American Community | All Things Political Today

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:46:22 +0000

[...] Battery Wagner where the famed 54th Massachusetts charged headlong into Confederate guns or the Battle of New Market Heights where 14 African-American soldiers earned their country's supreme accolade: the Medal of [...]

By: Stephanie Jirard

Stephanie Jirard — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:33:18 +0000

Hello –

I know your original post is old, but I would suggest the repository The U.S Army Heritage and Education Center located in Carlisle, PA.

By: Stephanie Jirard

Stephanie Jirard — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:30:55 +0000

Hello –

I know your original post is old, but I would suggest the repository The U.S Army Heritage and Education Center located in Carlisle, PA.

I am putting together a museum exhibit on the USCT, particularly the 22nd, and if you would provide copies of what you have (my expense) I would be eternally grateful.

Thanks you.

By: Why “Fort Gilmer”? | The View from Fort Gilmer

Why “Fort Gilmer”? | The View from Fort Gilmer — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:21:09 +0000

[...] A pretty good sum up of battles of September 29 can be found here. [...]

By: Jimmy Price

Jimmy Price — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:32:14 +0000

Dear Ned and Penelope,

I am currently in the process of writing a book on the Battle of New Market Heights and if you would be willing to share any copies or transcripts of the abovementioned letters I would be eternally grateful.

You can reach me at jprice1@live.com or you can comment on my blog at http://sablearm.blogspot.com.

Best,

Jimmy Price

By: Haleighe

Haleighe — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:40:10 +0000

Thanks for the help.

By: David Liss

David Liss — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:17:38 +0000

Dear Sirs,
I have one of the 197 Benjamin Butler US Colored Troop Medals
gven to Black soldiers who fought at The Battle of New Market Heights, Virginia in September 1864. It is in pristine condition and I believe is in the original presentation box. I need assistance in determining who is the reciepient of the medal. Inscribed in cursive under the wreath is " To JHG ". I would appreciate any assistance that you could give me. My phone number is (520-237-3520).

Sincerely,
David Liss

By: Jeff Talley

Jeff Talley — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:33:08 +0000

I am proud to have been involved in the making of the documentary "The Forgotten Fourteen" filmed near Richmond in in 1997. The film chronicles 14 blacks who recieved the Medal of Honor for their part in the Battle of New Market Heights.