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6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Predominantly all-black battalion of the Women's Army Corps in World War II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight", was a predominantly black battalion of the Women's Army Corps (WAC). The 6888th had 855 women, amongst whom were three Latinas, both enlisted and officers, and was led by Major Charity Adams.[1] It was the only predominantly all-black US Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II.[1] The group motto was "No mail, low morale".[2] The battalion was organized into five companies, Headquarters, Company A, Company B, Company C, and Company D.[3] Most of the 6888th worked as postal clerks, but others were cooks, mechanics and held other support positions, so that the 6888th was a self-sufficient unit.[4]
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6888th Central Postal Battalion | |
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![]() Members of the Battalion in a May 1945 parade honoring Joan d'Arc where she had been burned at the stake | |
Active | 1945–1946 |
Country | United States |
Branch | US Army |
Role | Postal service |
Part of | Women's Army Corps |
Nickname(s) | Six Triple Eight |
Motto(s) | No mail, low morale |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Major Charity Adams |
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