Lena Derriecott Bell King - Wikipedia Lena Derriecott Bell King (January 27, 1923 – January 18, 2024) was an American soldier who was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during World War II [1]
WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion The rocket dropped out of the sky and exploded in the city, shattering windows, destroying buildings, and killing British citizens Corporal Lena Derriecott, an African American soldier, heard the explosion but did not have time to reflect on its destruction
Lena Derriecott: How Did the Six Triple Eight Soldier Die? Lena Derriecott passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 100, in Las Vegas, Nevada She was married to Hugh Thadius Bell, whom she had met during her time in the army and with whom she had two children
The Six Triple Eight Movies Real People vs. The Actors . . . - The Direct Ebony Obsidian joins the cast of The Six Triple Eight as Lena Derricott Bell King After being heartbroken over the death of her boyfriend who was part of the military, Lena decides to join the army to serve her country, ultimately landing her a spot on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Lena Derriecott King | American Air Museum Lena Derriecott King was born on Jan 27, 1923, in Washington, Georgia She was inspired to enlist following the death of her friend, Abram “Hyman” David, who was killed while serving in the Army Air Forces
Lena Derriecott Bell King (1923-2024) - Find a Grave Memorial Lena Derriecott Bell King, age 100, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada She was born January 27, 1923, in Washington, Georgia and her departure from this world marks the end of a life-well lived