Category: 761st Tank Battalion, United States Army, World War II

Categories: African-Americans in World War II | United States Army Battalions, World War II

This category contains profiles of personnel of the 761st Tank Battalion.

The 761st Tank Battalion was an independent tank battalion of the United States Army during World War II. The 761st was made up primarily of African-American soldiers. They were known as the "Black Panthers" after their unit's distinctive insignia; their motto was "Come out fighting". The battalion received a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions. In addition, a large number of individual members also received medals, including one Medal of Honor, 11 Silver Stars and about 300 purple hearts. They have been called "one of the most effective tank battalions in World War II. The 761st Tank Battalion was assigned to:

• 26th Infantry Division

For the primary, peacetime category, see:

• 761st Tank Battalion

For more information on the 761st Tank Battalion during World War II, see:

• Wikipedia:761st_Tank_Battalion
• National WWII Museum page.

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Paul Bates 04 Mar 1908 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States - 21 Feb 1995

Carlton Chapman 04 Nov 1912 Giles, Virginia, United States - 09 Nov 1944

Rivers McIntoush 01 Sep 1925 Mattson, Coahoma, Mississippi, United States - 01 Oct 2009

Ruben Rivers 31 Oct 1918 Tecumseh, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States - 19 Nov 1944

Jack Robinson 31 Jan 1919 Cairo, Grady, Georgia, United States - 24 Oct 1972

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