Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Passing of Ms. Anna Mae Robertson, Milwaukee’s Six Triple Eight Hero
Washington,
May 31, 2025
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Passing of Ms. Anna Mae Robertson, Milwaukee’s Six Triple Eight Hero “I am deeply saddened to learn of Ms. Anna Mae Roberston’s passing. Ms. Robertson was a hero who served her country in the Six Triple Eight Central Postal Directory Battalion, helping connect service members during World War II to their loved ones at a time when letters were the only way to stay in touch. Their selfless service played a crucial role in boosting morale during World War II. The story of the Six Triple Eight Battalion has since inspired Americans across the country. I am honored to have championed legislation to award Six Triple Eight members a Congressional Gold Medal. After receiving the Congressional Gold Medal and national recognition decades after her heroic service, I am thankful that my constituent, Ms. Robertson, was able to receive her flowers while she could still smell them. Though Ms. Robertson was born and raised in Arkansas, she moved to Milwaukee and established roots here, and we are so appreciative of that. I join our community in mourning her loss and remembering her trailblazing legacy.”
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