The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the “Six Triple Eight,” played a pivotal role during WWII, ensuring soldiers received critical mail that boosted morale. Composed of 855 Black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), this battalion, led by Major Charity Adams, tackled a massive backlog of undelivered mail in Europe under … Continue reading The Six Triple Eight: The First All Female, Black Battalion to Serve Overseas During WWII.