(A)
Being assigned to the French because
Gen. Persian wanted to appease the
French but not at the expense of
assigning Whites. He had a dislike of Blacks..
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(B)
Served more time on the front lines
than any White regiment 191 days
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(C)
The first US regiment to cross the
Rhine River into Germany. Awarded
the prestigious French medal the Croix de Guerre for bravery. .
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(D)
Called the Hell fighters’ many
distinguished members was James Reese renowned jazz musician who
served as both an infantry officer and regiment’s bandleader. Also
being credited for bringing Jazz to France.
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