"Six Triple Eight" women honored for task that connected WWII soldiers to home

Two local heroes from the 'Six Triple Eight' battalion, a historic all-Black and multi-ethnic unit of the U.S. Women's Army Corps, have been honored at Freedom Path in Reading City Park. The unit was instrumental in sorting millions of pieces of backlogged mail during WWII, boosting soldier morale. Family members and veterans gathered to commemorate their service, highlighting the sacrifices made by these women despite the segregation they faced.