During the US Civil war, 200,000 blacks served in the Union Army; 38,000 gave their lives; 22 won the Medal of Honor. Posted on June 14, 2013November 7, 2013 by admin During the US Civil war, 200,000 blacks served in the Union Army; 38,000 gave their lives; 22 won the Medal of Honor. VN:F [1.9.22_1171]please wait...Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)VN:F [1.9.22_1171]Rating: 0 (from 0 votes)