Historedia
Person

Robert Gould Shaw

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Robert Gould Shaw, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. 54th Massachusetts assaults Fort Wagner on Morris Island

    1863

    Role: Colonel

    1. July 18, 1863 · Morris IslandAssault on Fort Wagner

      The 54th Massachusetts led the Union attack at dusk on July 18, 1863, against Fort Wagner on Morris Island, suffering significant casualties.

  2. 54th Massachusetts leaves Boston

    1863

    Role: Colonel (promoted April 17, 1863; major before that date)

    1. May 28, 1863 · Boston, MassachusettsDeparture from Boston

      The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment left Boston with fanfare on May 28, 1863, after being mustered into federal service.

Sources

  1. Second Battle of Fort Wagner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Robert Gould Shaw Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26