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Yes. The French had a large number of troops from their colonies, and some of these formations were black troops, from Africa, which fought most fearsomely on the Western Front.
In the US Army the 92nd and 93rd Divisions were black enlisted men with white officers. The 92nd was used as labor troops and stevedores (unloading ships) and saw no action. Parts of the 93rd Division were loaned to the French, as racial prejudice prevented the Division taking its place in the line with other US units. One regiment of the 93rd Division, the 369th Infantry (the 15th New York National Guard) compiled an enviable record and its men were highly decorated by the French. The regimental band was legendary, with professional musicians enticed to go by having their pay subsidized by wealthy New Yorkers. The band was led by Jim Europe, and toured around, playing concerts in many hospitals for the wounded.
The British had black colonial troops but left them in the colonies, and brought none to the Western Front, but some did see action in the African campaigns.
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No, the last WW1 veteran died on May 5, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.
Who was in charge of the soldiers in ww1?
Ghandi
When did soldiers orf ww1 come home?
when the ww1 ended and if they were very hurt
What does remembrance day stand for?
Remembrance Day started to remember the soldiers who died in WW1. It is now for all soldiers who died in WW1 ,WW2 and Korea.
Were African American soldiers segregated from white soldiers in WW1?
i honestly don't know ):
What was the French Medal of Honor given to U.S. black soldiers in WW1?
The Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor.
Are there any ww1 vets still living?
No, the last WW1 veteran died on May 5, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.
Did soldiers get sick in ww1?
Yes!
Who was in charge of the soldiers in ww1?
Ghandi
When did soldiers orf ww1 come home?
when the ww1 ended and if they were very hurt
Were any of the WW1 soldiers gay?
Most likely, yes. However, the armies they worked for did not allow gay soldiers to serve in the army, so they had to pretend that they were straight.
When were black men allowed to fight in an American war abroad?
WW1 The "Buffalo Soldiers", a black cavalry unit, fought in Cuba, in the Spanish American War, 1898 era.
What did black people do during ww1?
They were not allowed to eat food for the soldiers so they scavenged the area looking for stray dogs and rodents for food.
What were blacks jobs on homefront in ww1?
They were soldiers.
Which county has the most soldiers in ww1?
Russia
Did soldiers wear socks in ww1?
yes they did.
What does remembrance day stand for?
Remembrance Day started to remember the soldiers who died in WW1. It is now for all soldiers who died in WW1 ,WW2 and Korea.
