Bronx Park Transformed Into Soldier Memorial

Jonas Bronck

Published on August 17, 2011, 9:23 pm

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Two members of the famous Buffalo Soldiers were honored yesterday in the South Bronx when a renovated park was named after them.

Officially renamed the Charlton Thompson Memorial Garden, the once neglected park’s renovations were a six-year effort by veterans who wanted to honor the two Bronx heroes for their sacrifice.

Army Sgt. Cornelius Charlton and Army Pfc. William Thompson both served in the 24^th Infantry Regiment, the famous Buffalo Soldiers, the last segregated outfit during the Korean War.

Both posthumously received the Medal of Honor.

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