Senator Hassan Presents Congressional Gold Medal to Family of Granite Stater Doris Moore, who Served in WWII as Part of Historic 6888 Battalion

WOLFEBORO - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan last Friday presented the Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Doris Moore, a Portsmouth native who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. The medal honors the women of the historic unit.

"It was an honor to recognize Portsmouth-native Doris Moore's service in the 6888^th Battalion during World War II by presenting her family with a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Six Triple Eight," Senator Hassan said. "In a demonstration of patriotism, Doris and the women of the Six-Triple-8 served to protect freedom abroad at a time when Black Americans were not given equal freedom at home. This medal honors Doris' sacrifice and reminds us that everyone has a part to play to serve our country."

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only predominantly Black all-female battalion serving overseas during World War II. The Battalion sorted and routed mail for millions of American service members and civilians. In 2022, Senator Hassan worked with the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the 6888th Battalion.

Senator Hassan presents the Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Doris Moore, who served in the predominantly-Black, all-female 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during WWII

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