On 22 March 2023, the Army Women’s Foundation awarded the first recipient of the “Six Triple Eight” Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor the 855 African American women who was led by Major Charity Adams. It was the only all-black, all-female battalion sent overseas during World War II. The members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion received several medals during their service. They earned the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Their battalion motto “No mail, low morale” is a reality that service members can relate to.
On March 14, 2022, Public Law 117–97 was signed by the 117th Congress. It awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women’s Army Corps. These members were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Learn more about scholarship eligibility and the application deadline on the Army Women’s Foundation website.
AWF Hall of Fame Inductee – SSG (Ret) Stephanie L. Mitchell is a 6888th CPDB Friends and Family Supporter.
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Additional initiatives to read about:
Honoring Their Legacy – Celebrating the Work of the 6888th Forever Stamp Petition Team
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