‘The Six Triple Eight’: NC woman, World War II veteran honored in Netflix film
Ever since Tyler Perry’s Netflix film “The Six Triple Eight” made its streaming debut, family members of Private First Class ...
Vet of ‘Six Triple Eight’ regiment made US history before returning to inspire NC town
I am proud of her for wanting to do that. Back then being an African American and a woman in the military, they looked down ...
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Daughter remembers mother, a member of the WWII 6888th mail battalion who retired in Hickory
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Cynthia Scott visited Patrick Beaver Memorial Library to give a presentation on her mother — a North ...
I accidentally found out my mother's role in WWII. Now I'm honoring women like her. | Opinion
I knew my mom was a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) but didn't know the details or historical significance until Tyler Perry released 'The Six Triple Eight' ...
Minnesota World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday
Peebles kept living and marked his 100th birthday on Monday. Family came from all over, including his baby sister who is 91. His daughter says there's much to be proud of. "He's been what they call a ...