* William Carney was a member of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, a famous all-black regiment. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Fort Wagner, where he single-handedly saved the regimental flag from capture.
* Philip Bazaar was a member of the 20th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chapin's Farm, where he was severely wounded while fighting off Confederate soldiers and preventing them from capturing a strategically important hill.
Both men are recognized for their bravery and valor in the face of extreme danger, highlighting the significant role African Americans played in the Union Army during the Civil War.