MILITARY · WAR MEMORIAL

Victory, World War I Black Soldiers’ Memorial

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Victory is dedicated to the memory of the heroes of the old 8th Infantry, Illinois National Guard, redesignated during World War I as the 370th Infantry of the United States Army, who died in France. It invokes St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest, Mont de Signes, and the Oise-Aisne Offensive and honors the fallen by name from the ranks of 2nd lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, musician, privates 1st class, and privates.
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