Feb. 7, 2025

The Raleigh WWII veteran with a post office and a Netflix movie dedicated to her service

The Raleigh WWII veteran with a post office and a Netflix movie dedicated to her service
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The Raleigh WWII veteran with a post office and a Netflix movie dedicated to her service
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Millie Dunn Veasey's family knew about her accomplishments as a civil rights activist but they didn't know the full extent of her military service until late last year. The Raleigh native served in the only all-Black, all female unit to operate overseas during World War II.--the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. WRAL's Destinee Patterson talked to her family about her life of service.