Minnie Spotted-Wolf (1923–1987)[1] was one of the first Native American women to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.
[2] Minnie Spotted-Wolf enlisted in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve in July 1943.
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.
[4] Press coverage of her wartime service included headlines like Minnie, Pride of the Marines, Is Bronc-Busting Indian Queen.
[2] After her military service, she returned to Montana, married Robert England, earned a degree in Elementary Education, and spent 29 years as a teacher.