Read on to learn more about these unsung heroes.

The womens living quarters, mess halls, recreational facilities and water fountains in basic military training were segregated.

Anna Mae Robertson, 99, is the most junior of the living members of the Six Triple Eight.

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Members of the 6888th worked in eight-hour shifts around the clock, seven days a week.

Their motto wasnt ambiguous: No mail, low morale.

romay davis world war two veteran aged one hundred three in a wheelchair being welcomed by buffalo soldiers in alabama

romay davis at one hundred and three is the most senior living member of the six triple eight central postal directory battalion womens army corps unit

private first class anna mae robertson of the six triple eight aged ninety nine

major fannie griffin mc clendon of the world war two six triple eight at home aged one hundred three