805th Pioneer Infantry

805th Pioneer Infantry

805th Pioneer Infantry was an all Black infantry division during World War I. The division contained black soldiers from the state of Mississippi. The division landed in France in July, 1918 and served in Europe until July 1919; the division saw 39 days of action.

Supercentenarian Moses Hardy served in the 805th during the war.


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