Army Maj. Charity E. Adams and Capt. Abbie N. Campbell of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion inspect the first contingent of black members of the Women's Army Corps assigned to overseas service in Birmingham, England, Feb.
15, 1945. Photo By: Army/N WASHINGTON - The all-Black women’s Army Corps unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years after being credited with solving a growing mail crisis and serving as role models to future generations of Black women in the military.Congress’ highest civilian honor is being awarded to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the "Six Triple Eight," after a bill was signed into law on March 14 by President Joe Biden.
The law recognizes "their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II."The bipartisan legislation was co-sponsored by Sens.
Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., following a long-running campaign to recognize the unit tasked with sorting and routing mail for millions of American service members and civilians — the only lifeline connecting them to loved ones at home.