Robert Gould Shaw

By lalaoskam

  • Birth

    Robert Gould Shaw was born in Boston, Massachusetts

  • Education

    Robert attened college at Harvard University

  • Joined the War

    Robert enlisted in 7th New York Infantry

  • War

    He joined the 2nd Massachusetts as Second Lieutenant

  • 54th Massachusetts

    Robert was asked to raise and command the 54th Massachusetts regiment. It was the first African American regiment.

  • Promotion

    Robert was promoted to the rank of Captian in the 2nd Massachusetts

  • Departure

    The 54th Regiment departed from Boston for South Carolina

  • Arrival

    Shaw and his regiment arrive in South Carolina

  • Battle at Ft. Wagner

    Shaw and his regiment are chosen to go into battle

  • Death

    Robert Gould Shaw is killed while leading his men into battle