We The People – The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

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National Archives and Records Administration

Photograph of WAC Officers Inspecting the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

Generations of Americans have honorably served their country in the military. We the People celebrates Americans who have served, telling their stories, past, present, and future, because every Soldier has a story.

The 6888th Central Postal Battalion was sent overseas during World War II. They faced the daunting task of sorting and delivering mail to the roughly 7 million service members stationed in the European Theater. They bravely worked through challenging conditions including the threat of enemy attack. Their work reconnected Soldiers with their families back home and improved morale. Their motto “No Mail, Low Morale” was the driving force behind their work. Learn how their actions, along with thousands of other WACs, contributed to the Allied victory