Legacy of Navajo code talker lives in Marine descendent

Lance Cpl. Devin Bidtah, a field radio operator with Regimental Combat Team 2, speaks about his grandfather's service as a Navajo code talker in WWII. His grandfather, Leroy Johns, was part of a proud tradition of Native Americans who served their country in the Pacific theater. Navajo code talkers helped bring an end to the war for Marines. Multimedia production by Sgt. Dean Davis.

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• ww2
• WWII
• usmc
• pacific theater
• island hoping campaign
• Afghanistan
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• secret code
• radio operator
• legacy inspirational

[Silverldy2001]

There should be a ceremony to honor all the code talkers , so that we never forget.

[AaronfromWM]

True American.

[MrChestypuller1775]

I hate how disrespectful civillians have become over the years and im 15

[dededoi]

i thought that guy was an Asian guy at first

[O7ROADKING]

back when men were men. there should be monuments honoring these great men

[seantsosie]

Nizhoni! Dine' nidlinigii' niwaadzigoo nihizaad diyin! Doo ahe'hee nihich'aa ndaabahigii....Diyin Dine'e nihil daholo doo nizhonigoo nihan dadooka! =0)

[ImHappynBP]

You certainly bring honor to our country and your people.

[srttlt1984]

The MCL Leatherneck Club in Las Vegas has a great exhibt honoring the Navajo Code Talker's. All Marine's and invited guests should observe if given the opportunity.

[TheLukejc]

Check out my channel! I'm doing a vlog about My marine enlistment process! I'll be submitting my diploma soon and then things kick off pretty quick from there!

[makjj1234]

The first time when I heard of them was through reading the adapted novel of Wndtalkers.

[clpolice]

Semper Fi