“The 10th was here to augment the military force on the border ... the curly hair of the African soldiers resembled a buffalo’s coat. “There are all sorts of debates about the name ...

Officially called "An Act to Increase and Fix the Military Peace Establishment ... and the cavalrymen adopted the buffalo on their coat of arms as well as the nickname. In 1866, an enlistee ...

Get the latest military news and culture in your inbox ... curly hair which resembled a buffalo’s coat, according to popular lore. While the origins have not been confirmed, Black soldiers ...

They called the Black troops "buffalo" soldiers because of their thick, curly hair, which resembled the coat of the American ... you're thinking of joining the military, looking for post-military ...