The legislation would award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, which included Portsmouth native Doris Moore.
Today, Congressman Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined the House to pass the "Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act, bipartisan legislation that would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Women's Army Corps who were assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the "Six Triple Eight." The 6888th, an all-Black detachment of the Women's Army Corps, included Portsmouth native Doris Moore and was the first battalion of all Black women to serve overseas.
"This is a long-overdue honor and recognition for the women of the Six Triple Eight, including New Hampshire's own Doris Moore," said Congressman Chris Pappas. "I'm honored to help advance this legislation in the House and send it to President Biden's desk for his signature. Doris and her sisters in arms were trailblazers and patriots who answered the call to service. It's even more remarkable that their sacrifice and service in defense of freedom came at a time when many of the very freedoms they fought for were not yet available to them. I urge President Biden to sign this legislation into law immediately and for all Americans to remember and honor the service of Black women like Doris Moore who selflessly helped to defend America and defeat the forces of fascism."
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