54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment | |
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Founded | November 20, 2008 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Ceremonial regiment |
The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment is a ceremonial Foot guards regiment of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. It takes its name from the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and is a public duties unit.
The preexisting Massachusetts National Guard's Honor Guard, was re-designated as the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment. [1] [2] In doing so the unit assumed the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which preceded it and which fought in the American Civil War. [3] The 54th was made famous through its representation in the 1989 film Glory. [4]
The unit was raised on November 21, 2008, and designated the Massachusetts National Guard ceremonial unit, forming an honor guard at military funerals and other state functions. [3] It was invited to march in President Barack Obama's inaugural parade. [1] [5] In 2023, members of the unit were present when Concord, Massachusetts honored the death of Private George Washington Dugan, who died while serving with the predecessor unit. [6]
54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment | |
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Founded | November 20, 2008 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Ceremonial regiment |
The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment is a ceremonial Foot guards regiment of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. It takes its name from the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and is a public duties unit.
The preexisting Massachusetts National Guard's Honor Guard, was re-designated as the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment. [1] [2] In doing so the unit assumed the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which preceded it and which fought in the American Civil War. [3] The 54th was made famous through its representation in the 1989 film Glory. [4]
The unit was raised on November 21, 2008, and designated the Massachusetts National Guard ceremonial unit, forming an honor guard at military funerals and other state functions. [3] It was invited to march in President Barack Obama's inaugural parade. [1] [5] In 2023, members of the unit were present when Concord, Massachusetts honored the death of Private George Washington Dugan, who died while serving with the predecessor unit. [6]