Martha Settle Putney (November 9, 1916 – December 11, 2008) was an American educator and historian who chronicled the roles of African Americans in the armed forces. After serving as one of the first black members of the Women's Army Corps during World War II, she devoted her life to researching and documenting the military service and achievements of black Americans.
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9 November 1916 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Died |
11 December 2008 (aged 92) Washington, D.C., U.S.
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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