Romay Davis (née Johnson; October 29, 1919 – June 21, 2024) was a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during World War II.
She was first deployed to England after departing New York City for a transatlantic crossing that caused many of her battalion to get seasick.
[7] At the age of 61, Davis returned to school at New York University and earned a master's degree in technology and industrial education.
[9] In 2020, its parent company, Southeastern Grocers, Inc., initiated the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant with the goal of funding minority-supporting organizations.
[13] In 2022, Davis received the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her services in the United States Army.