Posted on Feb 25, 2023
Buffalo Soldier from Alabama Promoted More than 100 Years After his Death
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It’s been decades in the making but it’s finally happened: Paschal Conley has been promoted to second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
The promotion came posthumously for Conley, a Madison County native who died in 1919, after he served in the 10th Cavalry Regiment as a member of the famed Buffalo Soldiers during the Spanish-American War - in 1898 - from as part of his military career.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville presented a certificate acknowledging the promotion to Conley’s family Wednesday at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle also declared Wednesday to be Paschal Conley Day in the city.
The promotion came posthumously for Conley, a Madison County native who died in 1919, after he served in the 10th Cavalry Regiment as a member of the famed Buffalo Soldiers during the Spanish-American War - in 1898 - from as part of his military career.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville presented a certificate acknowledging the promotion to Conley’s family Wednesday at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle also declared Wednesday to be Paschal Conley Day in the city.
Buffalo Soldier from Alabama Promoted More than 100 Years After his Death
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I wonder how many NCOs were recommended for commissions in the 19th century but weren't promoted. Should we promote all of them, or just those that advance a political agenda?
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Amn Dale Preisach
Sadly, it is a Photo op for whichever is in office.
But one thing, few get a commission or the Proper commendation that are Living.
There are those in the Service , that we may never know, that accomplished a great deal for this Country.
Then there are those that get a splinter in their butt and get a purple heart.
But one thing, few get a commission or the Proper commendation that are Living.
There are those in the Service , that we may never know, that accomplished a great deal for this Country.
Then there are those that get a splinter in their butt and get a purple heart.
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