John Kinsel Sr. Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: 20 October 2024 . John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker During World War II, Dies at 107 . registration . 22 October 2024 . The New York Times.
  2. News: One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107 . 22 October 2024 . AP News . 21 October 2024.
  3. Web site: 21 October 2024 . John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker during World War II, dies at 107 . 22 October 2024 . The Seattle Times .
  4. Web site: 21 October 2024 . One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107 . 22 October 2024 . CNN .

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