The Harlem Hellfighters: Bravery Beyond the Trenches Who They Were The Harlem Hellfighters were formed in 1916 as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and became the 369th Infantry Regiment when federalized. Most members were African American men f... 369th Infantry Regiment African American soldiers World War I Black history month Black military history Harlem Hellfighters Henry Johnson Medal of Honor Feb 6, 2026