"No Mail, Low Morale" The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in World War Two

During World War II, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-Black female unit deployed overseas.Their mission was to sort through a backlog of mail, which was a critical boost to the morale of soldiers on the frontlines. Learn about how the 6888t......More

During World War II, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-Black female unit deployed overseas.Their mission was to sort through a backlog of mail, which was a critical boost to the morale of soldiers on the frontlines. Learn about how the 6888th came to be and how the leadership of Wilberforce University alumna Charity Adams attributed to their success.Join a Park Ranger at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument for this free 45-minute program to learn about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.Talks will be held at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 1120 US Highway 42 E, Wilberforce, Ohio, 45384.