Retired 1st Sgt. Mark Matthews was a soldier who saw the U.S. Army evolve from horse-mounted cavalry to diesel-driven, ...

On Feb. 6, 1899, Congress approved the Treaty of Paris, which also ceded the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam to the U.S.

Just prior to U.S. entry into World War II, the 34th Infantry Regiment was awaiting shipment to Hawaii. On Dec. 21, 1941, ...

They were members of the all-Black 24th Infantry Regiment, which had served in Mexico and the Philippines. Jason Holt showed Martin a photo of his great-uncle, PFC Thomas Coleman Hawkins (pictured ...

In early 1951, U.S. Army Pfc. Joseph R. Travers, 24, of Taunton, was a member of Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on ...

US Army Pfc. Joseph Travers, 24, was a member of Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division when his unit engaged enemy forces near the village of Undam-Jang in the ...

With few exceptions, the historical footprints of African Americans who trod Clark County in the early days are challenging to track. Through the Corps of Discovery’s journals, we know about York. He’ ...

Powerful historical drama inspired by true events. After months of racism, members of the US Army's all-Black 24th Infantry Regiment get involved in a deadly riot in Houston, 1917.

Travers was a member of Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in 1951, the agency said. He was reported missing on April 22, 1951, after his unit fought ...

In 1917, members of the highly decorated 24th Infantry Regiment were subjected to extreme Jim Crow oppression upon their arrival in the city. The tragic riot that ensued left dozens dead ...