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761st Tank Battalion (United States)

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761st Tank Battalion (United States)

The 761st Tank Battalion was an independent tank battalion of the United States Army during World War II. Its ranks primarily consisted of African American soldiers, who by War Department policy were not permitted to serve in the same units as White troops; the United States Armed Forces did not officially desegregate until after World War II. The 761st were known as the Black Panthers after their distinctive unit insignia, which featured a black panther's head, and the unit's motto was "Come out fighting". Decades after the war, the unit received a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions. In addition, a large number of individual members also received medals, including one Medal of Honor, eleven Silver Stars and approximately 300 Purple Hearts.

Infobox

Active
1942–1946 (segregated unit)1947–1955 (integrated unit)
Allegiance
United States
Branch
United States Army
Type
Separate tank battalion
Role
Armored warfare
Size
Battalion
Nickname
Black Panthers
Motto
Come Out Fighting
Colors
Blue, red, yellow
Mascot
Black panther
Engagements
mw- li World War II Guebling Moyenvic Vic-sur-Seille Morville Battle of the Bulge Central Europe
Decorations
Presidential Unit Citation
Notablecommanders
Lt. Col. Paul L. Bates

Tables

Commanding Officers · Attachments
Lt Col Edward E. Cruise
Lt Col Edward E. Cruise
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
Lt Col Edward E. Cruise
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
1 April 1942 – 21 November 1942
Maj John R. Wright Jr.
Maj John R. Wright Jr.
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
Maj John R. Wright Jr.
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
22 November 1942 – 3 July 1943
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
4 July 1943 – 8 November 1944
Lt Col Hollis E. Hunt
Lt Col Hollis E. Hunt
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
Lt Col Hollis E. Hunt
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
9 November 1944 – 23 February 1945
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
24 February 1945 – 1 June 1946
(1 April 1942 – 1 June 1946)
Lt Col Edward E. Cruise
1 April 1942 – 21 November 1942
Maj John R. Wright Jr.
22 November 1942 – 3 July 1943
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
4 July 1943 – 8 November 1944
Lt Col Hollis E. Hunt
9 November 1944 – 23 February 1945
Lt Col Paul L. Bates
24 February 1945 – 1 June 1946

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