Medal of Honor Gift Shop Bundles, May 12 to 16
Tankers!
In step with our support of National Military Appreciation Month, we're taking a moment with each Gift Shop Bundle to honor the memory of one Medal of Honor recipient. This time we're providing a very brief account of a heroic tanker, Ruben Rivers. If you have any other stories, or have more information you'd like to share about this particular story, please feel free to share it in the forum thread!
Bundles Begin: 23:00 PDT (02:00 EDT the following day) on May 12, 2013
Bundles End: 23:00 PDT (02:00 EDT the following day) on May 16, 2013
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Ruben Rivers
The 761st Tank Battalion had a complex history. They were a segregated unit of black tankers in an army out to liberate the continent of Europe. Even though General George Patton and others had misgivings about black soldiers, he chose the 761st, known as the “Black Panthers” as a spearhead unit for his Third Army..
One among their number was especially decorated. Sgt. Ruben Rivers, born in Tecumseh, Oklahoma in 1921 went above and beyond the call of duty. Already up for a Silver Star for dismounting his tank and clearing a roadblock under enemy fire by hand, he was later wounded in action and refused to be removed from the field. With his wounds bandaged but in intense pain, Rivers took command of another tank and led the assault on the town of Bougaktroff on the morning of November 19, 1944:
“At dawn, Company A's tanks began to advance towards Bougaktroff, but were stopped by enemy fire. Sergeant Rivers, joined by another tank, opened fire on the enemy tanks, covering company A as they withdrew. While doing so, Sergeant River's tank was hit, killing him and wounding the crew.”
Sergant Ruben Rivers went out fighting. His CO, Captain David J. Williams put in a citation for the Medal of Honor, and continued to fight for recognition for Rivers after the war. Williams lived to see Pres. Bill Clinton posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Rivers in 1997. It was accepted by Rivers’ sister Grace.
Resources
Sasser, Charles W.. Patton's Panthers: the African-American 761st Tank Battalion in World War II. New York: Pocket Books, 2004. Print.
Wilson, Joe W. The 761st "Black Panther" Tank Battalion in World War II. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, 1999. p53.
Medal of Honor Gift Shop Bundles
Quick Cash Bundle - $28.49
Just like it sounds, quick and cash filled for an easy boost to your operational funds. Use it to buy that new tank you've had your eye on, transfer a crew, or even just marvel at all the zeroes that crop up in your garage space once you click the purchase button.
2,500
2,500,000
Big Bucks Bundle - $52.99
You've got how many tanking problems? If you pick up this Big Bucks Bundle while the offer lasts, credits and gold wont be one. With all of the sales going on during our Military Parade Weekend event, you're sure to walk away with some shiny new toys!
5,000
5,000,000
German Bundle - $18.99
What a funny name, Schmalturm, it's even fun to say, Schmalturm Schmalturm Schmalturm. While it may bring a smile to your face, this tank strikes an icy pick of fear into the hearts of its enemies. We even toss in a nice chunk of change, what's not to like about his package?
VI 
Pz.Kpfw. IV Schmalturm Garage Slot
175,000
US Bundle - $8.99
This minutely priced bundle brings with it a true American hero of a tank and a pleasant pouch of credits to boot. Buy it for yourself or send one to your friends, the US Bundle is sure to brighten anyone's day.
V 
T14 Garage Slot
75,000
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