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Morhange Memorial Space (WW2 Museum)

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In the former warehouses of the French Army.
 
Museum

 

The Morhange Memorial Space (Espace Mémoriel de Morhange) explores local history through exhibits on both world wars. It focuses on World War II, displaying artifacts, vehicles, and military equipment, including a GMC truck and a Willys Jeep. The museum has several displays about the 761st Tank Battalion - "The Black Panthers", an African-American Tank unit that fought in the area during the war.

 

The museum also features exhibits the soldier life, dioramas, and weapons, highlighting the role of U.S. forces in the area during WW2.  The memorial space also includes a beautiful wall mural of two actions where Ruben Rivers and Junior Spurrier won their respective Medal of Honor medals.

 

 

Monument Text:

Commemorates:

People:

Ruben Rivers

Junior James Spurrier

Units:

26th Infantry Division

35th Infantry Division

3rd US Army

4th Armored Division

6th Armored Division

761st Tank Battalion

United States Army

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Lorraine Campaign

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