Samuel Sandoval
- July 29, 2022
- 98 years
About Samuel Sandoval
Samuel Sandoval, 98, American Navajo code talker.
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Full Biography
|Samuel F. Sandoval (October 24, 1923 – July 29, 2022) was an American Navajo World War II veteran.
Early life
Samuel Sandoval was born on October 24, 1923, to Julian Sandoval, Jr. and Helen Smith in Nageezi, New Mexico. He had eight siblings: Mabel Sandoval-Penn, Bert, Betsy, Nellie, Robert, Merril, Rodger, and Beulah.
Honours
National honours
- United States
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Combat Action Ribbon
- China Service Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia Clasp
- Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with a silver star, in lieu of five bronze stars
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