page_title: James Robinson (soldier, born 1753)
section_title: Military Honors at Last
hierarchical_section_title: James Robinson (soldier, born 1753) / Military Honors at Last
caption_attribution_description: English: Rev. James Robinson's grave after the marking and dedication ceremony by the Michigan societies of the Sons of the American Revolution and and General Society of the War of 1812.
context_page_description: Rev. James Robinson was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland into bondage on March 21st, 1753. His master was Francis De Shields. Robinson served under the General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette and would become a significant African American soldier in the Revolutionary War.
context_section_description: On June 22, 2019 a joint grave marking ceremony was held at Elmwood Cemetery (Detroit, Michigan) by the Michigan societies of the Sons of the American Revolution and General Society of the War of 1812.  Military honors with assistance from the American Legion were conducted 151 years after his death.  Many dignitaries spoke including U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib and Maj. Gen. Leonard Isabelle of the Michigan Air National Guard and Sen. Gary Peters provided a letter which was read. Tlaib had read Robinson's achievements into the U.S. Congressional Record and presented a certificate which was sent to the National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. The National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. is working to build the National Liberty Memorial, which will memorialize the African American contribution to Independence.
caption: Rev. James Robinson grave after the marking and dedication ceremony.
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