1 Apr 1942

United States
  • At Camp Claiborne in Louisiana, United States, the 761st Tank Battalion was officially activated (known later as the "Black Panthers"). Ruben Rivers was among its members. ww2dbase [Ruben Rivers | Rapides Parish, Louisiana | DS]
16 Aug 1942

United States
  • The US 101st "Screaming Eagles" Airborne Division was activated at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, United States under the command of Major General William C. Lee. ww2dbase [Rapides Parish, Louisiana | AC]

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