Beginning in 1962, Jackie “Jack” Gaines and Alpheus “Al” Jones, retired 9th and 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of West Point, began to host annual memorial events to honor and celebrate the legacy of the Buffalo Soldier and the contributions of African American Veterans in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. With the help of Leon Tatum, Edward Sisk, Edward Smith, Sanders H. Matthews Sr., Perry Hicks, Kenneth Nike, Joseph Dunn, Wilber Mays, Hewitt Teabout, and over 50 other retired 9th and 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of West Point, the annual memorial events honored, promoted, and acknowledged the contributions of African American Veterans in Army history.
First BSAWP Event at USMA
In1962 Jackie “Jack” Gaines and Alpheus “Al” Jones, retired 9th and 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers of West Point, began to host annual memorial events
THE 63rd ANNUAL MEMORIAL CELEBRATION | AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
