Honor Roll
In Tribute to Every Soldier of Color
A living archive honoring the African American patriots of the Revolutionary War and the soldiers of the United States Colored Troops — courage and sacrifice that shaped the freedoms we inherit today.
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An Enduring Milestone
Congressional Recognition
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Honoring the Family of Primus Armes
On May 9, 2026, Congressman Joe Courtney of Connecticut's 2nd District recognized the family of Primus Armes for the mural and historical marker dedication in Norwich, Connecticut — a tribute to a man who spent much of his life enslaved yet whose descendants left a lasting legacy of service to the nation.
This recognition stands as an important milestone in the preservation of African American military and family history, affirming the courage of a lineage that reached from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War.
It also reflects the historical legacy that inspired the founding of Descendants of Heritage and Freedom™ — a reminder that the stories we protect today become the heritage of generations to come.
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Every name remembered is a freedom honored.
DHF members may submit ancestral service records — verified through pension files, regimental rosters, and family documentation — to be inscribed in the Honor Roll.
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