The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on
- Posted on April 29, 2025
- By NPR
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The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on

The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren't recognized publicly for decades. Just two of the 855 women are believed to be alive for the ceremony.