Episode 105 The Six Triple Eight

<p>The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight", was the only all-black, all-female battalion overseas during World War II. They were dedicated to the mission to boost morale for service members but it would take decades for their country to acknowledge them for their service.</p> <p> </p> <p>Want more Southern Mysteries? </p> <p>Hear the Southern Mysteries show archive and immediately access exclusive content when you become a patron of the show.  Join now at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/southernmysteries'>patreon.com/southernmysteries</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect</p> <p> </p> <p>Website: <a href='https://southernmysteries.com/'>southernmysteries.com </a>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMysteriesPodcast'>Southern Mysteries Podcast </a>Twitter: @<a href='https://twitter.com/southernpod_'>southernpod_ </a>Instagram: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/explorethesouth/'>explorethesouth </a>Email: <a href='mailto:southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com'>southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Episode Resources <a href='https://www.newspapers.com/topics/world-war2/double-v-campaign/'>Double V Campaign</a>. Newspapers.com</p> <p><a href='https://www.womenofthe6888th.org/charity-adams-earley#:~:text=Charity%20Adams%20Earley%20'>LTC Charity Adams Early</a>. Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion</p> <p><a href='https://armyhistory.org/6888th-central-postal-directory-battalion/'>6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion</a>. National Museum United States Army </p> <p>Lena King, 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion U.S. Army, World War II. <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lena-king-6888-central-postal-directory-battalion-u/id268683465?i=1000489664785'>Veterans Chronicles</a>. Dec 5, 2019</p> <p><a href='https://www.history.com/news/black-woman-army-unit-mail-world-war-ii'>These Black Female Heroes Made Sure U.S. WWII Forces Got Their Mail</a>. History. February 21, 2019.</p> <p><a href='htt