The Buffalo Soldier Educational and Historical Committee is working under the Tax-Free Umbrella of the National 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association.
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They were the only battalion of black women deployed during WWII. Now, they're finally getting the recognition they always deserved wusa9.com/article/news/local…
99-year-old World War II veteran Elizabeth Barker Johnson was finally able to walk across the stage in her cap and gown at Winston-Salem State University.
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99-year-old WWII and 6888th veteran Elizabeth Barker Johnson, who graduated Winston-Salem State University 70 years ago, walks across the stage to accept her degree in person during a commencement.ceremony.... facebook.com/the6888th/posts…
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6888th Vet Bernice Barker Johnson finally gets to walk... wfmynews2.com/article/life/h…
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Happy 99th birthday WWII Veteran & 6888 member Elizabeth Johnson. facebook.com/the6888th/posts…
Dr. Bethune Post #3: LTC HARRIETT WEST WADDY was the highest ranking WAC during WWII was
very significant in WAC History:
(1) She worked for Dr. Bethune and was among the first 40 Black women hand picked by... facebook.com/136032507171230…
Homegoing service for WWII and Korean War veteran and 6888th member MSG Bertha Harrison Dupree, 97, at Salisbury National Cemetary on March 22nd. facebook.com/the6888th/posts…
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This post and the next two or three will highlight Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's, the founder of Bethune-Cookman College located in Daytona Beach, Florida, role and relationship with the first Black Women Officers in... facebook.com/136032507171230…
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The Procession and Funeral for 6888th Vet Bertha Dupree is set for tomorrow March 22 at the Salisbury National Cemetery (located in the city of Salisbury, in Rowan County,... salisburypost.com/2019/03/20…
The Department of the Army awarded the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion a Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) by the Department of the Army for the unit’s exceptionally meritorious performance during World War II hayspost.com/2019/03/08/mora…
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WWII Veteran PFC Elizabeth Johnson WWII Was A Part Of US History wfmynews2.com/video/news/loc… wfmynews2.com/video/news/loc…
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Correct spelling of the Female Buffalo Soldier name: According to official documents.
Before she enlisted: CathAy Williams.
After she enlisted William CathEy.
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U.S. Army’s all-black, all-female WWII battalion may receive a Congressional Gold Medal connectingvets.radio.com/art…
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Sen. Moran Introduces Legislation to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Members of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion moran.senate.gov/public/inde…
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