Allen Dale June, one of the 29 original Navajo Code Talkers who encrypted American military communications during World War II using principles of indigenous language, died Wednesday night in Prescott, Arizona, at age 91.
The Code Talkers took part in every assault the Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. They sent thousands of messages without error on Japanese troop movements, battlefield tactics and other communications critical to the war's ultimate outcome.
Several hundred Navajos served as Code Talkers during the war, but a group of 29 that included June developed the code based on their native language. Their role in the war wasn't declassified until 1968.
check the Code Talker site Here.
Many years ago, we called on these warriors for help. Now they need ours. There are many ways to support the Navajo Code Talkers Museum & Veterans' Center Project.
Individuals may contribute or volunteer. Check the donations page for information.
see this part of a short amazing documentary of Iwo Jima and the Navajo Code Talkers.
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9/10/10
Navajo Code Talkers
Allen Dale June, one of the 29 original Navajo Code Talkers who encrypted American military communications during World War II using principles of indigenous language, died Wednesday night in Prescott, Arizona, at age 91.
The Code Talkers took part in every assault the Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. They sent thousands of messages without error on Japanese troop movements, battlefield tactics and other communications critical to the war's ultimate outcome.
Several hundred Navajos served as Code Talkers during the war, but a group of 29 that included June developed the code based on their native language. Their role in the war wasn't declassified until 1968.
check the Code Talker site Here.
Many years ago, we called on these warriors for help. Now they need ours. There are many ways to support the Navajo Code Talkers Museum & Veterans' Center Project.
Individuals may contribute or volunteer. Check the donations page for information.
see this part of a short amazing documentary of Iwo Jima and the Navajo Code Talkers.
story via
