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Major D'Aquin's Battalion of Free Men of Color was a Louisiana militia battalion made up of refugees from Haiti, which fought in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Its nominal commander was Major Louis D'Aquin, a white man, but its combat commander was Captain Joseph Savary, a free man of color, who had been a Lieutenant-colonel in the French army. The battalion distinguished itself during the American night attack of December 23, 1814, and during the main battle of January 8, 1815. After the battle Andrew Jackson praised the colored soldiers, and especially Captain Savary for their efforts. When the city authorities prohibited colored troops from participating in the victory celebrations, Captain Savary nevertheless led his men in the victory parade through the streets of N

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  • Major D'Aquin's Battalion of Free Men of Color was a Louisiana militia battalion made up of refugees from Haiti, which fought in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Its nominal commander was Major Louis D'Aquin, a white man, but its combat commander was Captain Joseph Savary, a free man of color, who had been a Lieutenant-colonel in the French army. The battalion distinguished itself during the American night attack of December 23, 1814, and during the main battle of January 8, 1815. After the battle Andrew Jackson praised the colored soldiers, and especially Captain Savary for their efforts. When the city authorities prohibited colored troops from participating in the victory celebrations, Captain Savary nevertheless led his men in the victory parade through the streets of N (en)
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  • Major D'Aquin's Battalion of Free Men of Color was a Louisiana militia battalion made up of refugees from Haiti, which fought in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Its nominal commander was Major Louis D'Aquin, a white man, but its combat commander was Captain Joseph Savary, a free man of color, who had been a Lieutenant-colonel in the French army. The battalion distinguished itself during the American night attack of December 23, 1814, and during the main battle of January 8, 1815. After the battle Andrew Jackson praised the colored soldiers, and especially Captain Savary for their efforts. When the city authorities prohibited colored troops from participating in the victory celebrations, Captain Savary nevertheless led his men in the victory parade through the streets of New Orleans. (en)
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