Question

How many casualties (dead, missing, and wounded soldiers) did the 54'' Massachusetts suffer while fighting at Fort Wagner, South Carolina, in July 1863?​

Answer 1

The 54th Massachusetts numbered 600 men at the time of the assault. Of these, 270 were killed, wounded, or captured during the engagement. Col. Shaw was killed, along with 29 of his men; 24 more later died of wounds, 15 were captured, 52 were missing in action and never accounted for, and 149 were wounded.

Answer 2

20 killed, 125 wounded, 102 missing but presumed dead