The Buffalo Soldiers – 9th and 10th Cavalry
Regiments
1941 Yearbook
9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association
Edited by Harold S. Cole and Franklin J. Henderson
1995
This two-volume edition serves as a “yearbook” for the soldiers at Camp Funston-Fort Riley in 1941. Each book includes a tribute to all of the cavalrymen who died and now live in a place called “Fiddler’s Green.” Four West Point graduates are pictured as well as General Colin Powell who served as Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff. Historical records include the patches and regiment insignia of the Buffalo Soldiers and a list of the Medal of Honor recipients. “A Troopers Story” which chronicles Harold S. Cole’s (co-editor) military service, the Buffalo Soldiers’ story, and information about the Cavalry Association are included. Recent photographs of the Buffalo Soldier postage stamp and the monument at Ft. Leavenworth bring both volumes up-to-date.
The history of the 10th Cavalry and Camp Funston includes photographs of soldiers, officers, sports teams, a panoramic view of Camp Funston-Fort Riley and action photos of men in field service, going into bivouac, and conducting training exercises. Individual photos with names include the Regimental Staff, Headquarters and Service Troops, Special Weapons and Machine Gun Troops, the First Squadron with Headquarters Detachment, Troops A, B, and C , the Second Squadron with the Headquarters Detachment and Troops E, F, and G. The Medical Detachment is also listed.
The historical and pictorial review of the Second Cavalry Division includes the insignia and history of the Second Cavalry Division as well as snapshots of soldiers fighting in Topeka, building pontoon bridges, working in the stables, preparing meals, and traveling by train. Also pictured are the Major General, the Second Cavalry Division staff, the Fourth Cavalry Brigade’s Brigadier General, his staff, the Headquarters and Weapons Troops, the 9th Cavalry Regiment of the Second Cavalry Division, and two Colonels with the Regimental staff. The insignia, regimental heraldry, the crest and the history of the 9th Cavalry are included. Photos of the soldiers in action and everyday life around the regiment are highlighted. Individual photos of Headquarters and Service Troops, the Band, Special Weapons Troop, and the Machine Gun Troop follow. The Headquarters First Squadron and Troops A, B, and C are presented as well as the Headquarters Second Squadron and Troops E, F, and G. The Medical Department – medical, dental and veterinary services photos are also listed.
It’s a yearbook with many details and names.
The two-volume set is $45.00 plus shipping and handling.
Individual volumes are $25.00 each plus shipping and handling.
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