Frank Coleman (1889–1929) is a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftbliss.asp.  He was born in Kentucky and moved to Indianapolis as a child. By 1909, he was working in the city as a porter. In 1913 Coleman enlisted in the U.S. Army. For more than 16 years, Private First-Class Coleman served with three of four segregated regiments established for black enlisted men in 1866. As a Buffalo Soldier he was posted throughout the western United States, including Arizona, California, Kansas, and Texas. Records show he joined a detachment of the 25th Infantry in 1919, the 9th Cavalry in 1921, and the 10th Cavalry in 1927. For the 10th Cavalry, he was a member of the band. In 1929, Coleman accompanied his regiment from Fort Huachuca, Arizona, to El Paso. He died there of pneumonia on November 10.  *The preceding content is not intended as a comprehensive biography, but it highlights their significance as a result of military or civilian distinction, lasting achievements, or association with impactful national events. 

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