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The 92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop was an organic element of the US 92nd Infantry Division. As such, it operated as part of the 92nd ID, which spent its war in Italy. The 92nd Infantry Division was one of the army's historically black infantry divisions (the other being the 93rd ID). See the "related link" attached for a brief history. Many WWII divisions published a history after the war - usually something such as "History of the 92nd Infantry Division in WWII". I do not know if the 92nd ID did so, but, if they did, this would be by far the best source for more detailed information. I'd watch on eBay and see if one becomes available. There may also be a divisional "alumni association". Search Google for their website.
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What does 327th AAF Sq M Drew Field mean?
The 327th Squadron, along with the 325th, 326th & the 407th made up the 92nd Bombardment Group. The 92nd flew B-17s as a part of the Eighth Air Force, based in England. Drew Field was located near Tampa, Florida. The 327th was never based there before going to England in July & August 1942. Most likely the mechanic trained at Drew Field before being sent overseas to join the 327th. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Were there any black soldiers in ww1?
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.
Where were the World War 2 buffalo soldiers sent?
The 92nd "Buffalo" Infantry Division was sent to the Italian Campaign with General Mark Clark's 5th Army. The 370th Infantry Regiment arrived in July 1944 and the remainder of the division a little later. It was assigned the on the west coast of Italy and continued up the coast to Genoa by the time the war ended. "Buffalo Soldiers" was a general term used for the black cavalry soldiers. So, if your Question is asking where every black unit served then this would require more research. There was only one other black infantry division but there was a black anti-tank unit and other smaller black units.
Did racial minorities make any advances du ring World War 2If so what Did minorities suffer as a result of the conflict How so What long term effects did the war have on the place of minorities?
During the Second World War, many African-Americans left their rural homes for the cities to work in factories building tanks, planes, jeeps and trucks for the war effort. Following the war, President Truman desegregated the Armed Forces in 1948. There were several minority battalions who fought with valor and were highly decorated. Unit 442 - A unit of Japanese-Americans who were integrated with the 100th battalion and became known as the Purple Heart Battalion The Tuskegee Airmen - The 99th Pursuit Squadron. They won two distinguished Unit Citations 92nd Infantry Division - In 6 months of combat they won 7 Legion of Merit Awards, 65 Silver Stars and 162 Bronze Stars for courage under fire Company E of the 141st Division, 36th Division - A unit of Mexican American soldiers with 17 of its soldiers awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and was the most decorated unit of the war
Which German army division wore a skull and crossbones on their caps?
The skull and crossbones (death's head), or totenkopf, insignia was not worn on the caps of any German Army Division, but it was worn by the following Army formations:--1st Squadron, 5th Cavalry Regiment.--Regimental staffs of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, and the 13th Company of the 17th Infantry Regiment, and the 2nd Squadron of the 15th Cavalry Regiment.These death's-head badges were worn on the peak cap, below the national emblem (eagle) and above the cockade.These were memorial badges, worn in memory of earlier regiments -(the First and Second Regiments of the Prussian Life Guards) and (the Brunswick 92nd Infantry Regiment and the 17th Regiment of Hussars) respectively.
