WW2 Veteran Ruth Bond-Martinson Turns 100
Ruth Bond-Martinson, a WW2 veteran, is celebrating her 100th birthday, marking a milestone in a life dedicated to forging space for women and girls in the military.
At 18, Bond-Martinson joined the navy in 1944 and arrived in 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 the challenging start, Bond-Martinson has spent her life advocating for women and girls in the military, a group often overlooked. She grew up in Belmont, Ont., in a navy-oriented family and still feels immense pride for the uniform she wore during the Second World War.
Ahead of her birthday party, Bond-Martinson's remarkable life and achievements are being celebrated.
Author's summary: Ruth Bond-Martinson turns 100, a WW2 veteran.