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Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies

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Samuel Sandoval was one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers. Sandoval transmitted messages in World War II using a code based on their native language. The code, based on the then-unwritten Navajo language, confounded Japanese military cryptologists and is credited with helping the U.S. win the war.

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Los Angeles Times

Samuel Sandoval, one of the last World War II era Navajo Code Talkers, dies at 98

Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who sent messages during World War II using a code based on their language, has died.

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Mercury news

Samuel Sandoval, one of the last Navajo Code Talkers, dies at 98

The troops used the Navajo language to send critical communications during World War II. Only three of them are still alive.

2 years ago·San Jose, United States

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Salt Lake Tribune

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers has died. Samuel Sandoval’s wife, Malula, says he died late Friday at a hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico. He was 98. Hundreds of Navajos were recruited from the vast Navajo Nation to serve as Code Talkers during World War II. Sandoval’s death leaves three still alive today. The code that was based on the then-unwritten Navajo language confounded Japanese military cryptologists and helped the U.S. win

2 years ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Daily Freeman

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages in World War II using a code based on their native language, has died.

2 years ago·Kingston, United States

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NXST

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; only 3 remain from group

The code that was based on the then-unwritten Navajo language confounded Japanese military cryptologists and helped the U.S. win the war.

2 years ago

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Fox17

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages in World War II using a code based on their native language, has died.

2 years ago

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