Fri Dec 27 01:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Unsung Heroines of WWII Honored in New Netflix Film

**Montgomery, AL** – A new Netflix film, “The Six Triple Eight,” highlights the remarkable contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female Women’s Army Corps unit in World War II. The film, written and directed by Tyler Perry and starring Kerry Washington, tells the story of these 855 women who tackled a massive backlog of 17 million pieces of undelivered mail for American soldiers overseas, completing the task in just three months – half the allotted time.

The battalion included a significant number of women from Alabama, with estimates suggesting around two dozen served. Among them were notable figures like Romay Davis of Montgomery, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for her service in 2021, and Talladega College alumna 1st Lt. Lillian W. Duncan, who continued her military career, retiring as a major in the Air Force. Davis, who passed away in June 2024 at the age of 104, was the oldest surviving member of the 6888th at the time of her death.

“The Six Triple Eight” premieres on Netflix December 20th, bringing the largely untold story of these courageous women to a wider audience and honoring their crucial role in the war effort. The film’s release coincides with continued recognition of the battalion’s achievements following the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal.

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