'Harlem Hellfighters' - 369th Infantry Regiment honored with Congressional Gold Medal at U.S. Capitol

[JustAnotherGen]

The Congressional Act of Recognition happened during the Biden Admin (2021).

The all-Black Harlem Hellfighters were known for their unmatched courage. They served 191 days in continuous combat, more than any other American unit.

When they came home, they were largely forgotten.

"And it's not a pleasant story. Many of them died in poverty, had medical issues, were not granted medical services by the military, came home to very Jim Crow and segregationist, and many of them died in poverty," said Lt. Col. (Ret.) Francis Kairson, Jr., a former commander with the 369th Regiment.

In Washington, the Harlem Hellfighters were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Families of the famed Hellfighters were there to accept the tribute.

Because of White Supremacy in the USA - they were placed with French Forces.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/369th-infantry-regiment-the-harlem-hellfighters-receive-congressional-gold-medal-for-wwi-heroism/ar-AA1LPbGc?ocid=socialshare