Laura Beltz Wright

Laura Beltz Wright (1909–1996), Inupiaq, was born in Candle, Alaska. From 1942 to 1947, she was one of 23 women members of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG) during World War II,[1] which enlisted Alaska Natives as volunteers to patrol in case of a Japanese invasion. As a private in the ATG, she was best known as a sharp shooter, and also delivered mail.[2] Later in life Beltz Wright became known for designing parkas.[3]

  1. ^ "Alaska Natives honored for protecting territory during WWII". The Seattle Times. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  2. ^ "Learn about Native Women's Military Service as National Native American Veterans Memorial Opens". Because of Her Story. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  3. ^ "Women Warriors: Fighting on Many Fronts for the Right to Serve". American Indian magazine, National Museum of the American Indian. Retrieved 2021-05-12.