Sgt. William Carney, whose Civil War heroism was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie "Glory," will get his own comic book. By Matt White Published Apr 24, 2025 5:40 PM EDT As the soldiers ...

William Carney didn’t just carry the flag at Fort Wagner—he hauled the soul of a nation on his back through a storm of lead, and never let it fall.

The Defense Department efforts to purge DEI content from its website led to the deletion of a page about Black Civil War hero Sgt. William Carney, who inspired Denzel Washington’s character i… ...

Medal of Honor: William Carney, a free graphic novel, tells Carney's story as a member of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, which was the first black army unit during the Civil War.

In 1900, Carney received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the battle. Sgt. William Harvey Carney in an 1864 album of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. (U.S. Army) ...

Medal of Honor: William Carney, a free graphic novel, tells Carney's story as a member of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, which was the first black army unit during the Civil War.