[History of the American Negro in the Great World War by W. Allison Sweeney]@TWC D-Link bookHistory of the American Negro in the Great World War CHAPTER XIV 22/62
In company with a Moroccan Negro unit and others, the regiment participated in the attack on the Butte de Mesnil.
The New Yorkers took the important town of Sechault and it was for that exploit that their flag was decorated with the Croix de Guerre. Throughout the western Argonne fighting and the various sectors of the Champagne in which the 369th operated, especially during the months of July, August and September, their service was typical of that of other units of the 93rd Division.
The going was tough for all of them and each contributed everlasting fame to American arms and undying renown to the Negro race. Heroes of the Old 15th Infantry. Officers and men of the 369th New York colored regiment awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallantry in Action: Sergt.
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