370th infantry regiment, 92nd division

The 370th Infantry Regiment was a distinguished African American unit originally formed as the 8th Illinois National Guard Regiment before being reorganized for service in World War I. Assigned to the 92nd Division, the "Buffalo Division," the 370th was one of the few African American regiments to retain its Black officers during the war. Deployed to France in 1918, the regiment fought valiantly in the Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne offensives, earning praise from French commanders for their bravery and effectiveness in combat. The 370th returned home as one of the most decorated African American units of the war, symbolizing the courage and determination of Black soldiers in the face of adversity and discrimination.