 Four of the five Buffalo Soldiers received the Medal for rescuing a trapped landing party during the Battle of Tayacoba.Freddie Stowers was the first of only two African American to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in World War I. Stowers had led an assault on German trenches, continuing to lead and encourage his men even after being twice wounded.Stowers died of his wounds, and was shortly afterwards recommended for the Medal of Honor; however, this recommendation was never processed.