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Some of the Black soldiers of the 369th (15th N.Y.) who won the Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action.
(Left to Right) Front Row: Pvt. Ed Williams, Herbert Taylor, Pvt. Leon Fraitor, Pvt. Ralph Hawkins.
Back Row: Sgt. H. D. Prinas, Sgt. Dan Strorms, Pvt. Joe Williams, Pvt. Alfred Hanley, and Cpl. T. W. Taylor.
1998 print. Records of the War Department General and Special. Staffs. (165-WW-127-8) Taken 1919.

The 369th also fought in distinguished battles such as Belleau Wood and Chateau-Thierry. While
fighting these battles, they served nearly six months on the front lines and earned many distinguished
awards. These awards included the Croix de Guerre which is France’s highest military honor.

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