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From what National Guard unit did the 369th originally form?

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15th regiment

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From what National Guard unit did the 369th originally form?

  • The National Guard was formed from the 15th New York National Guard. The regiment was formed by 200 residents from Harlem. This group was known as the Harlem Hellfighters.
  • The regiment federalized after the US plunged into WW1 and at this time, it redesignated itself as the 369th National Guard Unit.
  • This Unit was known for being one of the first African-American regiments to serve during World War I.
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