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November 16, 1944 · Military Service, Armored Warfare & Valor

He Kept the Black Panthers Moving Forward

Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers continued leading the 761st Tank Battalion after suffering a severe wound near Guébling, France.

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Then

The segregated Army doubted Black soldiers while demanding that they defend democracy overseas.

Now

The 761st Tank Battalion is remembered for sustained combat skill, courage, and teamwork.

Next

Military history must recognize service accurately and confront discrimination within the institutions served.

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