10096 - Sgt. William Carney, Flagbearer, 54th Massachusetts Infantry, American Civil War WWII K&C Fall of Berlin-Red Army more commonly known as the

more commonly known as the “Patton Saber

Before the war many states both north and south issued short jackets in gray

This is supported by photographs taken at encampments before the battle

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10096 - Sgt. William Carney, Flagbearer, 54th Massachusetts Infantry, American Civil War WWII K&C Fall of Berlin-Red Army more commonly known as theUnion Sergeant William Carney, Flagbearer, 54th Massachusetts Born a slave, William Harvey Carney became an American fighting man and color bearer of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry during the Battle of Fort Wagner (Battery Wagner) in 1863, but he did not receive the honor until 1900, nearly 37 years after the battle. His citation reads in part, When the color sergeant was shot down, this