Martha Settle Putney was born on November 9, 1916 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. She died on December 11, 2008 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Wrote three books on the history of the military service of African-Americans.
One of 40 African-American women selected for the Women's Army Corps in 1943. Promoted to commanding officer of the 55th WAC Hospital Company. Buried at Arlington National Cemetery.