Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Which African American soldier fought off several German soldiers to save his life and that of a fellow servant, and what reward did he receive years after his death? , an African American soldier in the 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the , fought for his life and that of a fellow soldier when they received a surprise attack from 20 German soldiers. When he returned home from war, he was denied the but received it years after his death in 1996.