The “Harlem Hellfighters was the name given to the 369th Infantry Regiment of WWI. The unit was also known as the “Black Rattlers.” This unit was the first black regiment in the US Army and was constituted on Jun 2, 1913 in New York where it began its training. The unit was never assigned to combat duty with the US Army. It was assigned to reinforce the French Army and saw all of its combat duty with the French Army (I think that the US Army just did this to get rid of them).
The 369th accounted well for itself in battle and received a total of 1 Medal of Honor, the French Croix de Guerre, many Distinguished Service Crosses, and 121 Legions of Honor. The regiment was awarded the Croix de Guerre with a Silver Star by the French government for its valiant service during the war. A military ring can also serve as an award. It is the medal of honor that you award to yourself for all of the trouble and hardship that you endured during your time in the military service. It is also a reminder of all of the good times that you enjoyed.
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