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- Full name: Martha Settle PutneyVeteran's History Project: Martha Putney Collection
- Born: 1916Veteran's History Project: Martha Putney Collection
- Place of birth: Norristown, PennsylvaniaVeteran's History Project: Martha Putney Collection
- Graduated from Howard University with master's degree in history
- Served in WAAC from 1943 - 1946Veteran's History Project: Martha Putney Collection
- Rank: First LieutenantVeteran's History Project: Martha Putney Collection
- Earned doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in European history
- Taught at both Bowie State University and Howard University
- Husband William M. Putney died in 1965
- Died: December 11, 2008
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Martha Putney was a historian who documented the many contributions of Blacks in combat. Serving in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) during World War II, she knew first-hand about overcoming racism and making the most out of life. After the war she went on to become a teacher and author. She died at the age of 92.The New York Times: Martha Putney Obituary (December 17, 2008)
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