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The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on

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Military personnel of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion take part in a parade in honor of Joan d

The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren't recognized publicly for decades. Just two of the 855 women are believed to be alive for the ceremony.

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