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Led by Francois Delattre, the Consul General of France, the ceremony honored nine American World War II Veterans with France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor.

761st Tank Battalion: A Tribute to the Unheralded Heroes
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761st Tank Battalion: A Tribute to the Unheralded Heroes

Randall MooreFebruary 27, 2024February 28, 2024

The 761st Tank Battalion, also known as the “Black Panthers,” holds a significant place in history as the first African…

Valor Defined: The Legacy of Sgt. Rivers
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Valor Defined: The Legacy of Sgt. Rivers

Randall MooreFebruary 20, 2024February 28, 2024

Amidst the chaos and carnage of World War II, stories of extraordinary heroism emerge, illuminating the indomitable spirit of those…

Explore the 761st Tank Battalion Roster Details
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Explore the 761st Tank Battalion Roster Details

Randall MooreFebruary 19, 2024February 28, 2024

Embark on a journey through history as we meticulously compile the names and ranks of the brave souls who served…

The Fascinating Life of Warren Crecy
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The Fascinating Life of Warren Crecy

Randall MooreFebruary 18, 2024February 28, 2024

During the throes of World War II, a significant event unfolded on November 10, 1944, that would forever etch Sergeant…

Raleigh Hill: Shaping History Through Valor
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Raleigh Hill: Shaping History Through Valor

Randall MooreFebruary 17, 2024February 28, 2024

Raleigh Hill, a Texarkana native, is a distinguished veteran who played a pivotal role in shaping history during World War…

Taffy Bates: A Remarkable Life and Legacy
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Taffy Bates: A Remarkable Life and Legacy

Randall MooreFebruary 16, 2024February 28, 2024

Taffy Bates, born Helen Rosen in Queens, New York, led an extraordinary life that left a lasting impact on the…

Quality Funeral Services with Huff International
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Quality Funeral Services with Huff International

Randall MooreFebruary 15, 2024February 28, 2024

Losing a loved one is a deeply emotional and challenging experience, and finding the right funeral home to honor their…

The Remarkable Life of Joseph O. Kahoe, Jr.
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The Remarkable Life of Joseph O. Kahoe, Jr.

Randall MooreFebruary 14, 2024February 28, 2024

Joseph O. Kahoe, Jr. was born on March 4, 1917, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was…

79th Infantry Division: Roster Revealed
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79th Infantry Division: Roster Revealed

Randall MooreFebruary 13, 2024February 28, 2024

In January 1941, the War Department unveiled plans to integrate African American units into all branches of the segregated Army.…

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  • The Fascinating Life of Warren Crecy

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A monument dedicated to the 761st Tank Battalion was unveiled at Fort Hood, Texas, during a ceremony attended by surviving veterans Nov. 10, 2005, as a tribute to the soldiers who served and continue to serve around the world for freedom, honor and democracy. The monument features four black granite plaques surrounding a life-size marble sculpture of a life-size member of the 761st Tank Battalion kneeling on a black granite pedestal, engraved with a tank on the front and a panther on the back.

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