Minnie Spotted-Wolf
| Minnie Spotted-Wolf | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1923 Heart Butte, Montana |
| Died | 1988 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943-1945 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Minnie Spotted Wolf (left) with two other Native American Women Marines, 1943
Private Minnie Spotted-Wolf (1923–1988)[1] was the first Native American woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. She enlisted in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve in July 1943.
Spotted-Wolf, from Heart Butte, Montana, was a member of the Blackfoot tribe. Prior to joining the Marines, she had worked on her father's ranch doing such chores as cutting fence posts, driving a two-ton truck, and breaking horses. Her comment on Marine boot camp: "It was hard but when it was over, I was proud of myself and all that I accomplished."
See also
References
- ↑ Johnson, Peter (2009-11-11). "Pioneering Heart Butte Marine lauded". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- "History of the Women Marines". Women Marines Association. Archived from the original on 2006-06-16. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
- "Circle of Honor". Native American Women with Military Service. Retrieved 2006-08-10.
- Simpson, Peggy (May 26, 2003). "Native American Veterans Honored Today". Women's eNews. Retrieved 2006-10-08.
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