6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
OrganizationWorld War II

US Women's Army Corps postal battalion during World War II.

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6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

  • World War II

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight, was a predominantly-Black, multi-ethnic US Women's Army Corps battalion that managed postal services during World War II. Led by Major Charity Adams, it had 855 women and was the only Black and multi-ethnic WAC unit sent overseas. Its members included postal clerks, cooks, mechanics and other support staff across five companies.

Nickname
Six Triple Eight
Commander
Major Charity Adams
Motto
No mail, low morale
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Article
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata
Q22665686
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