Nathan Hunter

Nathan Hunter was a soldier with the Sixth U.S. Heavy Artillery, stationed at Fort Pillow in April, 1864. Like many members of the Sixth, he'd been a slave prior to the American Civil War.

Sgt. Ben Robinson saw Hunter throw a hambone on the ground. Robinson ordered Hunter to pick it up and dispose of it properly. Hunter resented the black non-com giving him orders, but complied with his order.