The 370th Infantry Regiment

WWI & WWII

The 370th Infantry Regiment  

referred to as "The Fighting Black Devils"

"For its fierce fighting in the Argonne, the regiment was given the name "Black Devils" (German: Schwarze Teufel) by the Germans." [Wikipedia] Learn More

"It’s a history that has been largely forgotten, even though some monumental physical traces remain. The 370th Infantry Regiment is one of only a handful of African American regiments that served in World War I and the only one commanded by all black officers, yet few people know about this unit of young black men from Illinois who fought for a country that beat, lynched, and discriminated against them and people who looked like them." [interactive.wttw.com] Learn More

The 370th (Old 8th Illinois National Guard) called the Black Devils by the Germans

Soldiers of the 370th Infantery Regiment (Luciden Edmond)

Lieut. Frank Robinson honored with the Croix de Guerre

 Capt. Sergeant F. Blue, Drum Major of “The Black Devil’s” Band

 

Captain John H. Patton

Two Soldiers honored with the Croix de Guerre

Group of Officers of the 370th

Chicago homecoming of the 370th Regiment (Old 8th Illinois) passing in parade at 13th St. and Michigan Ave

Officers of the Famous 8th Illinois (fought as the 370th Infantry) decorated by French Government for gallantry in action.

Corporal Emil Laurent

Capt. Stewart Alexander honored with the Croix de Guerre