Andre Cailloux
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André Cailloux was an African American army captain, one of the first black officers of any North American military unit. He was also one of the first black soldiers to die in combat during the American Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: 1825, New Orleans, LA
Died: May 27, 1863 (age 38 years), Port Hudson, LA
Place of burial: St. Louis Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, LA
André Cailloux (August 25, 1825 – May 27, 1863) was an African American army captain, one of the first black officers of any North American military unit.
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