Henry Johnson, a soldier in the 369th "Harlem Hellfighters" Infantry Regiment, basically single-handedly fought a group of large group of Germans in hand to hand combat. Due to his incredible bravery and ferocity, he would become the first American to ever receive which prestigious French military award?
Answer Croix de Guerre
Henry Johnson and his fellow Hellfighter, Needham Roberts, would both receive the Croix de Guerre due to their heroic actions that day. Johnson would receive a posthumous Medal of Honor in 2015.
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