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Ebony Doughboys-WWI Re-enactors- New York Historical Society

The Ebony Doughboys were pleased to participate in a WWI Living History exhibit at the New York Historical Society representing the 369th Infantry commonly known as the “Harlem Hellfighters” The 369th Infantry was formerly known as the 15th New York National Guard based in Harlem NYC.

This famous unit of majority African American soldiers had one of the best combat records of any infantry unit that served in France during the great war.

For more information on this famous combat unit click: www.ebonydoughboys.org

Ebony Doughboys- WWI Reenactors-Newville Pa-WWI-GWA

The Ebony Doughboy’s were very busy the weekend of11/7/15. Two Elements of the Ebony Doughboys were attending two different events.

The Illinois contingent was manning the trenches as Red Hand soldiers in Newville, Pa. Our East Coast contingent was representing the state side soldiers of the 93rd Infantry Division in Dover Delaware’s Veterans Day Parade with Caesar Rodney’s JROTC. CRJROTC displayed outstanding military discipline and drilling skill.

The Fall event in Newville Pa is a WWI tactical combat reenactment. This event includes military vehicles, reenactors dressed in period WWI uniforms with weapons, participating in WWI trench warfare. This event is the premiere tactical event of the two that we participate in each year in Newville.

Both contingents of Ebony Doughboys portrayed their WWI counterparts with distinction while on the reenactment battlefield and on parade duty.

“The Great War”- Ebony Doughboys-WWI-Re-enactors

Ebony Doughboys are African American WWI historians and Re-enactors that re-create life as it was for black soldiers during “The Great War”. We live and fight in the trenches as our ancestors did over 100 years ago. Our uniforms and equipment are that of an Ebony Doughboy serving under French command while still American soldiers of the 93rd Infantry Division.

The 93rd Division was comprised of four regiments, the famous Harlem Hell Fighters of the 369th Infantry regiment, 370th Infantry, 371st Infantry and the 372nd Infantry.

For more information on black combat troops of the 93rd Infantry Division during “the war to end all wars” click: www.ebonydoughboys.org

Ebony Doughboys-WWI Re-enactors-Recruiting

Ebony Doughboys WWI Re-enactors wants you! We are actively recruiting new members. If you enjoy military history and you are passionate about African American history during “the war to end all wars” you can now relive your dream. As an Ebony Doughboy you will actually recreate major battles that occurred during WWI. Our goals are to show the public how we supported our nation during the war to end all wars, to accurately portray the role of African Americans in WWI at public displays and reenactments and to Energize youth to maintain and promote our military history on a perpetual basis. To learn more about our unit please go to: www.ebonydoughboys.org .

Ebony Doughboys WWI Re-enactors on Facebook

Ebony Doughboys are a group of WWI historians and reenactors. We portray African American soldiers of the 93rd Infantry Division who fought under french command during the “great war”. We are happy to announce that we are now on Facebook. Please visit us by clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/ebonydoughboys Don’t forget to like us!

Ebony Doughboys WWI Re-enactors

Ebony Doughboys are a 372nd Infantry Re-enactors WWI reenacting group that specializes in first person reenacting. We portray the African American soldier during the First World War. Ebony Doughboys tells the story of black soldiers that served in a segregated army during “the war to end all wars” and how they overcame and adapted with the chips stacked against them at all turns.

Ebony Doughboys also does living history for museums and schools. Our focus is on African American military units that were in the 93rd infantry division. These units were the 369th, 370th, 371st and the 372nd infantry regiments.

For more information on our group please visit our website at www.ebonydoughboys.org