Ruth Bond-Martinson: A Life of Service and Milestones
WW2 veteran Ruth Bond-Martinson is celebrating her 100th birthday, marking a life of dedication and trailblazing for women in the military.
At 18, Bond-Martinson joined the navy in 1944 and traveled to Windsor, Ont., for training, only to be forgotten at the train station. She recalled,
“They forgot I was coming,”and thought,
“Nobody wants me.”
Despite this initial oversight, Bond-Martinson has spent her life forging a path for women and girls in the military, a group often overlooked. Born in the small town of Belmont, Ont., in a navy-oriented family, she still feels immense pride for the uniform she wore during the Second World War.
Ahead of her birthday party, Bond-Martinson's legacy serves as a testament to her perseverance and dedication.
Author's summary: Ruth Bond-Martinson turns 100, celebrating a life of military service.