First Black Woman Soldier: Cathay Williams Cathay Williams (1844-1893) enlisted as "William Cathay" in 1866, becoming the first documented Black woman in the U.S. Army and the only known female Buffalo Soldier. Born enslaved in Independence, Missouri, forced to serve Union troops during the Civil War, she disguised herself as a man to serve in the 38th Infantry Regiment. Survived smallpox, marched 500 miles through hostile territory, discharged October 14, 1868 when discovered. Applied for pensi

The story of the only woman Buffalo Soldier: Cathay Williams | Vintage & Iconic African American Everything

Cathay Williams (September 1844 – 1893) was an African-American soldier who enlisted in the United States Army under the pseudonym William Cathay. She was the first Black woman to enlist, and the only documented woman to serve in the United States Army posing as a man during the American Indian Wars.#colorize #colorization #oldphoto #vintage #africanamerican #blackhistory #usarmy #americanindianwars #tiktok | Memory Lane Photos