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William Henry Johnson (circa July 15, 1892 – July 1, 1929), commonly known as Henry Johnson, was a United States Army soldier who performed heroically in the first African American unit of the United States Army to engage in combat in World War I.
Jun 2, 2015 · Private Henry Johnson, a member of the all-black unit known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” used a rifle, a knife and his hands to fight off nearly two dozen German soldiers during World War I.
Sgt. Henry Johnson’s actions on the night of May 15, 1918 earned him the nickname “Black Death.” Defending Allied lines, he saved a fellow Soldier from capture and prevented a German raid from reaching his French allies.
Aug 29, 2019 · Henry Johnson, decorated virtually head to toe in French military honors, returned to a country that considered him both hero and a second-class citizen.
Jun 1, 2020 · Army Sgt. Henry Johnson suffered 21 wounds in hand-to-hand combat with German troops in World War I, stopping the enemy advance and saving a fellow soldier from capture, while bringing...
U.S. Army Private Henry Johnson was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I.
Johnson Joins the Fight During WWI. Pvt. Henry Johnson, a member of the first all-black American infantry units called the “Harlem Hellfighters” that changed the public view of African-American soldiers, spent a year as part of the 369th Infantry of the New York National Guard.
May 15, 2015 · Sgt. Henry Johnson of the 369th Infantry Regiment was awarded the French Croix de Guerre for bravery during an outnumbered battle with German soldiers, Feb. 12, 1919. (Photo: Public Domain)
Private Henry Johnson distinguished himself by extraordinary acts of heroism at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of Company C, 369th Infantry Regiment, 93d Infantry Division, American Expeditionary Forces on May 15, 1918, during combat operations against the enemy on the front lines of the Western ...
Private Johnson's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Company C, 369th Infantry Regiment, 93d Infantry Division and the United States Army.
