WSKF Architects has long sought out opportunities to put our talents to work to honor men and women who have served in the armed forces.

That continued with our work leading design of a new monument at Ft. Leavenworth honoring the World War II 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The monument was developed, funded, designed and constructed under the guidance of Carlton Philpot (U.S. Navy, Retired) in Buffalo Soldier Commemorative Area at Fort Leavenworth. Carlton is Buffalo Soldier Monument Committee chair and project director.

The Six Triple Eight, formed in 1945, had the distinction of being the only all-African American, all-female unit sent overseas during World War II. Its 855 members, kept mail moving to nearly seven million soldiers in Europe under the command of Lt. Col Charity Adams. Their motto: “No mail, no morale.”

Dedicated in November of 2018, the monument features the names of five hundred battalion members and a 25-inch bronze bust of its leader, Lt. Col. Charity Adams

WSKF Architects principal John Freshnock led our work on the monument in collaboration with Nathan Mattenlee, Matt McCaffrey and Michelle Travers.

“We are pleased at having worked with Carlton and the many people who supported and gave to make this monument possible, John says. “It was inspiring to me and our whole design team to play a role in ensuring the 6888th’s contributions are honored on post at Ft. Leavenworth and known to future generations.”

WSKF Architects’ military and veteran-related projects have included work for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, multiple local memorials, the Missouri Veterans Commission and the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.