The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female Army unit to serve in Europe during World War II, was awarded Congress's highest honor recently. Deployed in 1945, they cleared a backlog of 17 million letters and packages, vital for U.S. soldiers' morale. They impressively completed their mission in three months, despite skepticism about their capabilities. Today, only two original members survive, and their descendants attended a ceremony to honor the battalion's legacy, even amid ongoing debates about diversity in the military and society.
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female Army battalion in Europe during WWII, was awarded Congress's highest honor for their extraordinary service.
The battalion completed their mission ahead of schedule, processing over 17 million pieces of mail in just three months, defying expectations set by military leaders.
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