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

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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. Ebony Doughboys Dover Delaware Veterans Day Parade 2015CRHSJROTC 2015CRHS JROTC 2015Ebony Doughboys Dover Vets memorial

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.

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

Ebony Doughboys-WWI Re-enactors-Recruiting

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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 .