Here is the 396th Infantry. Also known as the Hellfighters.
Europes Society Orchestra. He organized this talented group after he resigned as leader of the Clef Club.
James Europe in the streets of NY
James conducting Hellfighters band.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
James Europe and the 396 U.S. Infantry Regiment band. He was assigned to this all Black regiment by his commanding officer Colonel William Hayward. This military band also are known as the Harlem "Hellfighters."
