Representative Miller Introduces Bill to Recognize All-Women's Battali

COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) has introduced legislation to recognize the 6888th Central Post Battalion, an all-Black women’s unit that served during World War II. 

House Bill 204, co-sponsored with State Representative Erika White (D-Toledo), will establish March 9th of each year in Ohio as a day to honor and recognize the service of the 6888th Central Post Battalion to the nation. 

“I’m honored to be introducing this legislation that will recognize these women and sacrifices they endured, serving overseas in a conflict to support thousands of troops on the frontlines in Europe during World War II,” said Miller. 

The 6888th Central Post Battalion was composed of 855 Black women who completed a time-sensitive mission in the European Theater of WWII to label, sort, and clear millions of pieces of mail, a task that military leaders estimated to take six months. The Battalion completed the task in three months, boosting the morale of service members. 

House Bill 204 is awaiting a committee assignment.