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Abbie Noel Campbell

1981–2007

United States

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Abbie Noel Campbell (née Mitchell December 21, 1918 – July 2, 2007) was an African American officer. She served as the executive officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only African-American and multi-ethnic US Women’s Army Corps (WAC) unit sent overseas during World War II. In 2022, Campbell alongside other member of the unit were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of its service.

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