Sergeant major john rawlings biography of albert

Living… for the next battle. Rawlins’ life changed after the Battle of Antietam, where he saved Robert Shaw and sent him to a field hospital. After his recovery, Shaw met Frederick Douglass and was then offered control of the 54^th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

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*Alfred (Alford) Whiting: Sergeant; 4/22/; age 23; Residence: Carlisle, PA; Waiter; Married; Notes: Wounded and Captured at Battle of.

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Born Died British Army 12/ Private York and Lancaster Regiment.

JOHN CALVIN ROLLINS is my direct ancestor.

When it was time to assemble his troops, Rawlins was on the top of Shaw’s list.

Profession… former gravedigger and current noncommissioned officer in the 54^th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

He’s the highest ranked African-American in the regiment, and takes a large share of responsibilities, including training his fellow soldiers when their official trainer, Major Mulchany, treats them like animals.

Interests... being the voice of reason for both the black troops and the white officers.

Shaw asked Rawlins to be a communicator between him and the black troops. His presence is integral is fostering communication between more temperamental soldiers like Private Trip and Shaw. This enables Shaw