Comments on: Military Honors First African-American Female Serving Overseas in World War II

By: Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:46:15 +0000

Thanks for the information. I never knew how much of a role black women played back then in the military. It has been on my mind my to join but I am doing research on african amrerican women before I decide.

By: Fredda

Fredda — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:27:55 +0000

I’m in awe of these women and feel very blessed to know Gladys Carter(member of 6888th), it’s not everyday that you meet the women whose shoulders you stand on. I’ve been in the Navy for 22 years and am very blessed to have met Gladys. The event was wonderful and long overdue and the rest of the world now knows the story, I can’t wait until the movie either. There is someone who is in the process of producing a documentary on WWII vets, look for it soon. One of Gladys’ passion is the Natl Assoc. of Black Military Women check it out http://www.nabmw.com

By: Noel

Noel — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:30:06 +0000

Wow, I never knew about this woman before! What a wonderful story. Congratulations to the women for finally getting ’some’ recognition.

By: JustMe

JustMe — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:24:45 +0000

Great story. Thanks Gina. Can’t wait to see the movie! Yeah….RIGHT!!!

By: Kitty

Kitty — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:14:58 +0000

Thanks for sharing. Their story would make a wonderful movie.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:13:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing this story as I never cease to be amazed. The video was touching and I am just so sad that most of the recipients are not alive to receive their due honors. I once knew a volunteer who through all the racism she experienced in the south, still wanted to serve. She was overweight by then Army standards but granted (or had to sign as she said) a waiver and sent overseas. I trust her family have recieved the honors on behalf of their mother and grandmother.