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The Six Triple Eight: Black, Female Soldiers Honored for World War II Success
The women were sent to Europe to clear a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail waiting to be sent to U.S. troops.
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Black female WWII unit the Six Triple Eight will receive Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of military service
The only black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long ...
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Black female WWII unit, ‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” were honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal ...
Milwaukee church celebrates 'Six Triple Eight' service member
Anna Mae Robertson served in the only all-female African-American unit deployed overseas during the war, and her service was celebrated in February.
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Black female WWII unit Six Triple Eight awarded Congressional Gold Medal: ‘Their story will never be forgotten’
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion – also known as the Six Triple Eight – received the highest civilian honor granted by Congress Tuesday for their historic efforts clearing out a ...