Face of Defense: World War II Veteran Lives to Make Them Laugh [Image 5 of 5]

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

09.11.2009

Courtesy Photo

Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs           

Women's Army Corps Cpl. Alyce Dixon poses with members of her unit during World War II. She, along with nearly 1,000 other black females served with the 6888th Postal Battalion in England and France. The battalion was responsible for clearing a backlog of mail.

• Date Taken: 09.11.2009
• Date Posted: 09.11.2009 16:58
• Photo ID: 203100
• VIRIN: 090911-O-9999Q-005
• Resolution: 3600x2400
• Size: 749.82 KB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US