DE SCR58

Recognizes the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all African-American, all-female battalion deployed to the European Theater during World War II, composed of 855 women (824 enlisted and 31 officers) serving from February 1945 to March 1946.

Honors the battalion's mission to sort and clear a multi-year mail backlog for 7 million American service members in Europe, processing an average of 195,000 parcels daily and clearing six-month backlogs in just 3 months despite working in inhumane conditions.

Acknowledges the battalion's service across multiple European locations including Birmingham, Rouen, and Paris, and notes they received the Women's Army Corps Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.

Specifically recognizes four Delaware residents who served in the battalion: CPL Grace Evelyn Bryant (Elbert), CPL Edith Marguerete Carter, PVT Mary Crawford (Ragland), and PVT Evelina Rachel Griffin.

Expresses Delaware's gratitude for the battalion's outstanding contributions during World War II and their role in dispelling stereotypes about racial and gender roles in the military.