The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black female unit, was sent to Europe in February 1945 to clear a backlog of mail. Confronted with racism and sexism, they served with honor and distinction, completing their mission in six months. They cleared over 17 million pieces of mail, ensuring troops stayed in touch with loved ones back home.
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The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, comprising 855 black women from the Women's Army Corps, was deployed to England and France in February 1945 to tackle the massive backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations.
