Robert Gould Shaw

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  • Born in Boston, Massachusetts

    Born in Boston, Massachusetts

  • Moved to West Roxbury

  • Moved to to Staten Island, New York

  • Family traveled to Europe

  • Left family to study in Hanover, Germany

  • Entered Harvard College

    Entered Harvard College

  • Dropped out of Harvard College

  • Enlisted in 7th New York State Militia

  • Offered colonelcy of 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

    Offered colonelcy of 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

  • Married Anna Kneeland Haggerty

    Married Anna Kneeland Haggerty

  • Led 54th in a parade through Boston

  • Death at Battle of Fort Wagner

    Death at Battle of Fort Wagner

  • Robert Gould Shaw Memorial Revealed

    Robert Gould Shaw Memorial Revealed