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Hilda P Griggs during World War Two and a more recent image of her

Unsung Hero of WWII Boosted Morale by Sorting Soldiers' Mail

Hilda Griggs, 96, is one of the last surviving members of the all-black, all-female 6888th postal unit

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Hershel “Woody” Williams, right, 95 at the time of this photograph, is pictured with grandson Brent Casey, 50.

On the 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima, A Veteran Reflects

Hershel "Woody" Williams received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the battle

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