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Soldier of the Harlem Hellfighters holding a puppy rescued during WW1, 1918
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The 369th Infantry, a segregated African-American unit that served in WW1 with great distinction under French command. They got the nickname due to their extended stay in the trenches, with a reputation for aggressive behavior and bravery in the face of the enemy. They were highly decorated by both the French and the US.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/369th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)