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World War II 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion women honored on the Eastern Shore.
In honor of Women’s History Month, one local organization is acknowledging the accomplishments of African American women in ...
New Jersey lawmakers look to honor the women of Six Triple Eight
Unsung, and largely unseen, these women were heroes of World War II. They were the Women’s Army Corp’s 6888th Postal ...
A Triad man has ties to WWII 6888th Battalion
Sgt. Annie Elizabeth Leach Johnson of High Point is one of 855 black women who served in the 6888th Battalion during WWII ...
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Seminole County educational pioneer discovers mother's WWII legacy
The Army Women's Foundation listed nearly two dozen other soldiers from Florida who were part of the 6888th. Corporal Jessie Lee Godboldte was also from Central Florida. Records show she lived in ...
North Carolina post office to honor local veteran
Millie Dunn Veasey was a World War II veteran who served in the only overseas all-Black women's 6888th Battalion.
Trump and Hegseth Are Dishonoring Black and Latino Veterans’ Service
The Pentagon’s Arlington National Cemetery website deleted Black, Latino, and women webpage memorials as part of Trump and ...
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No Mail, No Morale: The story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
In response, 855 women stepped up to help in the war effort ... of the Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the 6888th. This all-female unit was given the crucial job of addressing ...
Arlington National Cemetery stops highlighting some historical figures on its website
Arlington National Cemetery has begun wiping from its website histories highlighting Black, Hispanic and women veterans. The change is in line with President Trump's directive to remove references to ...