Buffalo Soldier Portrait Unveiled at Fort Lee | Richmond News

Fort Lee honored its namesake with a powerful tribute: unveiling a portrait of Private Fitz Lee, the first Medal of Honor recipient to serve with the 10th Cavalry Regiment and the first soldier honored by a U.S. Army base named after him. Dressed in uniform for the first time in history, the portrait captures his heroic rescue mission in Cuba during the Spanish-American War — a moment that reshaped his legacy. With only one known civilian photo of him before, this unveiling restores his true identity as a warrior. Nina Amos of the Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th called his story a cornerstone of American history — without these brave men, the nation wouldn’t exist as it does today. Tragically, Fitz Lee died just a year after his act of valor at age 33, buried with full military honors at Fort Leavenworth. This portrait isn’t just art — it’s a solemn salute to a forgotten hero and the enduring legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c57625abf2db908