Palmer Introduces Gold Medal Bill in Honor of the 761st Tank Battalion
February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2023:
Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion in honor of them being the first Black American armored unit and for their valiant service during World War II.
"The 761st Tank Battalion helped pave the way for Black American soldiers and made significant contributions to the . . .
Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion in honor of them being the first Black American armored unit and for their valiant service during World War II.
"The 761st Tank Battalion helped pave the way for Black American soldiers and made significant contributions to the . . .