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| Keywords: Originally the Houston Light Guard Armory -- Today the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.jpg en Organized as a Texas Militia unit on April 21 1873 the Houston Light Guard originally participated in parades ceremonies and competitive drills and served as guard of honor for visiting dignitaries The first commander was Capt Edwin Fairfax Gray 1829-1884 then the city engineer of Houston During the 1880s The Guard dressed in uniforms of red coats and red-plumed helmets became known as a leader in drill competitions throughout the United States Prize money funded their first armory in 1891 In 1898 The Guard was activated for service with United States troops in the Spanish-American War After participating in the punitive expedition against Mexico 1916-1917 the unit joined U S forces fighting in Europe during World War I The Guard built a new armory at this site in 1925 and deeded it to the State of Texas in 1939 The next year the unit was again activated and during World War II saw action in seven campaigns in Africa and Europe As part of the 36th Infantry Division Guard members were among the first American troops in Europe during the war Now part of the National Guard the Houston Light Guard represents a proud heritage of distinguished military service Today the building serves as the headquarters of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum I took this picture i_am_jim 2013-01-22 Buildings in Houston History of Texas African-American military personnel Regiments of the United States Army Spanish-American War 36th Infantry Division United States | ||||
