370th Infantry Regiment (United States)
The 370th Infantry Regiment was the designation for one of the infantry regiments of the 93rd (Provisional) Infantry Division in World War I. Known as the "Black Devils", for their fierce fighting during the First World War and a segregated unit, it was the only United States Army combat unit with African-American officers. In World War II, a regiment known as the 370th Infantry Regiment was part of the segregated 92nd Infantry Division, but did not perpetuate the lineage of the 8th Illinois or World War I 370th, only sharing its numerical designation.
Colors of the 370th, with "(8th ILLS)" in banner fold
Soldiers of the 370th Infantry Regiment during WWI
Chicago homecoming of the 370th Regiment (Old 8th Illinois) passing in parade at 13th Street and South Michigan Avenue
Men of the 370th Infantry Regiment marching through Prato, Italy April 9, 1945.
93rd Infantry Division (United States)
The 93rd Infantry Division was a "colored" segregated unit of the United States Army in World War I and World War II. However, in World War I only its four infantry regiments, two brigade headquarters, and a provisional division headquarters were organized, and the divisional and brigade headquarters were demobilized in May 1918. Its regiments fought primarily under French command in that war and saw action during the Second Battle of the Marne. They acquired the nickname Blue Helmets from the French, as these units were issued horizon blue French Adrian helmets. Consequently, its shoulder patch became a blue French helmet, to commemorate its service with the French Army during the German spring offensive.
1 May 1944, members of the 93rd Division on the Numa-Numa Trail, Bougainville.
En route to Hill 165, members of 93rd Div. struggle through some clinging mud along the East-West trail on an island in the South Pacific. April 15, 1944.
The Japanese commanding officers at Halmahera land at Morotai to surrender to the 93rd Infantry Division