WWII veteran & Buffalo Soldier Roy J. Caldwood to be honoured @ HLSCC this evening
Caldwood, now 103, was a soldier in the 92nd Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War II, which was comprised entirely of African-American soldiers. His division was known as the “Buffalo Soldiers” in reference to the 19th-century African-American cavalrymen.
The event, which will begin at 6:00 PM at HLSCC Learning Resource Centre, is being hosted by the family of Mr Caldwood, with support from the Miss World BVI Committee, the Virgin Islands Studies Institute at HLSCC, and the Jost van Dyke Advancement Team.
One of the last living Buffalo Soldiers of World War II
Mr Caldwood’s story has been featured in the National WWII Museum and the West Point Center for Oral History, and even echoes through Bob Marley’s timeless song “Buffalo Soldier.”
“This will be the first time he is being publicly honoured here at home, and we’re thankful to finally have this moment to show our appreciation,” a press release from the Miss World BVI Committee stated.
According to the press release, it will be an evening with Mr Roy J. Caldwood, Virgin Islands native, and one of the last living Buffalo Soldiers of World War II.
“At 103 years old, Mr Caldwood’s life tells a story of courage, discipline, and Virgin Islands pride. This special evening will feature tributes and reflections,” the Miss World BVI Committee stated.
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13 Responses to “WWII veteran & Buffalo Soldier Roy J. Caldwood to be honoured @ HLSCC this evening”
I wish i can live to be that age.
I hope he is in good health to enjoy his senior days on earth.
He is a blessed man indeed.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/13/politics/black-soldiers-world-war-ii-cemetery
Local officials and historians see history disappearing from public view as part of a White House crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), an attitude Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sought to instill in the Pentagon and the U.S. military. Arlington National Cemetery in March removed references to the history of Black and female service members from its website.
More important now than ever to make these memorials.
Thank you Mr Callwood for your service, everyone has a lot to learn from people such as yourself