Members of the US Army 10th Cavalry Regiment were nicknamed this.
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Dog Soldiers
- Hell Fighters
- Long Riders
Buffalo Soldiers. The 10th Cavalry was an African-American unit and got the nickname from the Native Americans because of the cavalry men’s dark, curly hair.
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