What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The U.S. Women's Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was stationed here 1945 Recorded plaque organisation: King Edward's School, Birmingham.
The U.S. Women's Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, composed entirely of African American women, played a crucial role in World War II by efficiently managing and clearing backlogged mail for millions of American troops in Europe, thereby boosting morale and ensuring effective communication.
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