FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. —
Black female WWII soldiers inspire generations of Black women in military
Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Provided
Cpl. Lena Derriecott King, a 98-year-old World War II veteran, traveled to Fort Leavenworth Army Base in 2018 for the dedication of a monument honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, comprised of all Black women. The "Six-Triple Eight" set records sorting mail for delivery to U.S. soldiers on the battlefield during WWII.
Posted
and last updated
Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sign up for our Morning E-mail Newsletter to receive the latest headlines in your inbox.
