The U.S. Women's Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight", was a predominantly-Black, multi-ethnic battalion of the US Women's Army Corps (WAC) that managed postal services. The 6888th had 855 women and was led by Major Charity Adams. It was the only Black and multi-ethnic US Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II. The group motto was "No mail, low morale". The battalion was organized into five companies: Headquarters, and Companies A, B, C, and D. Most of the 6888th worked as postal clerks, but others were cooks, mechanics and held other support positions, so that the 6888th was a self-sufficient unit.