CHAPTER XXI.  THE LONG, LONG TRAIL.

Operations of 368th infantry—­negroes from Pennsylvania, Maryland and south—­in Argonne hell—­defeat iron cross veterans—­valiant personal exploits—­lieutenant Robert Campbell—­private John Baker—­operations of 367th infantry—­“Moss’s buffaloes”—­365Th and 366th regiments—­the great divide—­their souls are marching on—­praised by Pershing—­some citations

Chapter XXII.  Glory That Wont Come Off.

167th First Negro Artillery Brigade—­“Like Veterans” said Pershing—­First Artillery to be Motorized—­Record by Dates—­Selected for Lorraine Campaign—­Best Educated Negroes in American Forces—­Always Stood by Their Guns—­Chaplain’s Estimate—­Left Splendid Impression—­Testimony of French Mayors—­Christian Behavior—­Soldierly Qualities

Chapter XXIII.  Nor Storied Urn, Nor Mounting Shaft.

Glory not all Spectacular—­Brave Forces Behind the Lines—­325th Field
Signal Battalion—­Composed of Young Negroes—­See Real Fighting—­Suffer
Casualties—­An Exciting Incident—­Colored Signal Battalion a
Success—­Ralph Tyler’s Stories—­Burial of Negro Soldier at Sea—­More
Incidents of Negro Valor—­A Word from Charles M. Schwab

Chapter XXIV.  Those Who Never Will Return.

A Study of War—­Its Compensations and Benefits—­Its Ravages and Debasements—­Burdens Fall upon the Weak—­Toll of Disease—­Negroes Singularly Healthy—­Negroes Killed in Battle—­Deaths from Wounds and Other Causes—­Remarkable Physical Stamina of Race—­Housekeeping in Khaki—­Healthiest War in History—­Increased Regard for Mothers—­An Ideal for Child Minds—­Morale and Propaganda

Chapter XXV.  Quiet Heroes of the Brawny Arm.

Negro Stevedore, Pioneer and Labor Units—­Swung the Axe and Turned the
Wheel—­They were Indispensable—­Everywhere in France—­Hewers of Wood,
Drawers of Water—­Numbers and Designations of Units—­Acquired Splendid
Reputation—­Contests and Awards—­Pride in their Service—­Measured up to
Military Standards—­Lester Waltons Appreciation—­Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s
Poetic Tribute

Chapter XXVI.  Unselfish Workers in the Vineyard.

Mitigated the Horrors of War—­At the Front, Behind the Lines, at
Home—­Circle for Negro War Relief—­Addressed and Praised by Roosevelt—­A
Notable Gathering—­Colored Y.M.C.A.  Work—­Unsullied Record of
Achievement—­How the “Y” Conducted Business—­Secretaries all
Specialists—­Negro Women in “Y” Work—­Valor of a Non-combatant

Chapter XXVII.  Negro in Army Personnel.

His Mechanical Ability Required—­Skilled at Special Trades—­Victory
Depends upon Technical Workers—­Vast Range of Occupation—­Negro Makes
Good Showing—­Percentages of White and Colored—­Figures for General
Service