American Negro troops boarding the boat in New York Harbor for Camp Merritt N.J Mobilization camp. |
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Colored heroes' who won the Croix de Guerre. All of these are enlisted men of the 369th Infantry.
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Lieut. Thomas A. Painter 369th Infantry, Decorated for Gallantry. |
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Capt. Napleon Bonaparte Marshal, of the 369th Inf. One of Harvard's most famous athletes severely wounded in spine during fighting south of Meetx, must wear a steel brace during the remainder of his life. |
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Colonel William Hayward, commanding the 369th Infantry. Major Arthur WiLittle of the same Regiment. |
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He captured the Kaiser. Corporal Fred McIntre of the 369th infantry with the photograph of the Kaiser, which he captured from a German officer in his dugout. |
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Negro troops returning to camp behind the lines after a strenuous day on the Western Front during operations on the Marne. |
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What real war looks like. American infantry is co-operating with french tanks. |
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Group of colored soldiers of the 369th infantry. |
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A returning hero of the 369th, of whom Fred Himmel fought with, who lost his leg in France, being welcomed on his return home to New York . The loop of cord on his left shoulder is the decoration that every member of this Regiment is entitled to wear including then Corporal Himmel. It signifies that entire Regiment has been awarded the “Cordon of Croix de Guerre” by the French. |
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How New York welcomed the Famous "Hell Fighter 369th Regiment"(15th National Guard) on their return from "over there" photographed passing the New York Public Library. |
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The return home of the 369th. |
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