6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the “Six Triple Eight”, was an all-black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). The 6888th had 855 black women, both enlisted and officers, and was led by Major Charity Adams.[1] It was the only all-black, all-female battalion overseas during World War II.

The group motto was “No mail, low morale”.

Signees

Elizabeth Johnson

25 June 2019 Lars McKie 0

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion aka “Six Tripple Eight” was an all-black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and had 855 women serving, both enlisted and officers, under the command of Major Charity [Read more]