Minnie Spotted-Wolf

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Minnie Spotted Wolf (left) with two other Native American Women Marines, 1943

Private Minnie Spotted-Wolf 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. She is a member of the Blackfeet tribe, and is from Heart Butte, Montana.

[edit] References

• "History of the Women Marines". Women Marines Association. Retrieved on 2006-08-10.

• "Circle of Honor". Native American Women with Military Service. Retrieved on 2006-08-10.

• Peggy Simpson (May 26, 2003). "Native American Veterans Honored Today". Women's eNews. Retrieved on 2006-10-08.

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