John Kinsel Sr. (January 22, 1917 – October 19, 2024) was an American World War II veteran who was part of Navajo Code Talkers.[1] He died on October 19, 2024, at the age of 107.[2]
Born in Cove, Arizona, Kinsel graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1942.[3] As an elite Code Talker, he served with the 9th Marine Regiment and the 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Iwo Jima.[4]
References
edit- ^ "John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker During World War II, Dies at 107". The New York Times. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107". AP News. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker during World War II, dies at 107". The Seattle Times. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107". CNN. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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