Robert Shaw

Robert Gould Shaw Robert Gould Shaw Union Army officer (1837–1863) This article is about the American Civil War colonel. For his relatives of the same name, see Robert Gould Shaw (disambiguation). Robert Gould Shaw (October 10, 1837 – July 18, 1863) was an American officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Born into an abolitionist family from the Boston upper class, he accepted command of the first all-black regiment (the 54th Massachusetts) in the Northeast. Supporting the promised equal treatment for his troops, he encouraged the men to refuse their pay until it was equal to that of white troops' wage.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Robert Gould Shaw Shaw in May 1863 Born (1837-10-10)October 10, 1837…

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