1923 - 2024
Lena Derriecott Bell King
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| Birthday |
27th January, 1923
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| Birthplace |
Washington, Georgia
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| Died |
18th January, 2024
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| Place of Death |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Lena Derriecott Bell King (January 27, 1923 – January 18, 2024) was an American soldier who was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during World War II. Known as the "Six Triple Eight", this battalion played a critical role in maintaining morale for U.S. troops in Europe by clearing a massive backlog of undelivered mail. In 2022, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to the 6888th in recognition of its members' contributions. King was one of the Battalion's last five surviving members.
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