[1] Known as the "Six Triple Eight", this battalion played a critical role in maintaining morale for U.S. troops in Europe by clearing a massive backlog of undelivered mail.

[3] She completed basic training at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, where she learned military procedures and discipline.

While stationed in Birmingham, England, Derriecott and her colleagues endured freezing conditions, frequent air raids, and prejudice from some of their male counterparts.

Derriecott's time in France further exposed her to the devastation of war, including bombed cities and displaced civilians.

[8] Their story became the subject of the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, directed by Tyler Perry and featuring Kerry Washington.

[8][1] After World War II, Derriecott pursued further education in design in Leicester, England, and later settled in the United States.

[3] In her 90s, Derriecott became a prominent figure in honoring the legacy of the Six Triple Eight, participating in conferences and interviews to share her story.