8. 369th Infantry Regiment (Harlem Hellfighters)
The 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was an African American unit in World War I acclaimed for spending more time in combat than any other American unit. (nmaahc.si.edu) The regiment’s extraordinary courage earned them fame in Europe and America, with 171 members receiving France’s prestigious Croix de Guerre for their acts of valor. Their service not only contributed significantly to the Allied victory but also inspired change and progress in the United States.
