Sergeant Major Akee was born in 1922 and resided in Tuba City where he died on Friday morning, according to his granddaughter.
Dan Akee, World War II veteran and Navajo Code Talker, died Friday, October 14, 2016, according to The Associated Press. He was 96.
No cause of death was given, but Akee died at a hospital with family members at his side, according to Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye.
Akee served in the 4th Marine Division during World War II. He was part of a military program that used native Navajo speakers to transmit codes in the Pacific theater. He took part in operations on four islands, including the Battle of Iwo Jima.
For the vital role they played in the war effort, Navajo Code Talkers are highly respected veterans and tribal members.
Sgt. Major Akee was the recipient of the Congressional Silver Medal in 1988 by President George H. W. Bush.
Later in life Akee’s home fell into disrepair. In 2015 he received a $70,000 home renovation from the non-profit Red Feather Development Group.
“He was just really overcome with emotion when he saw there were people who appreciated his service,” Begaye told The Associated Press.
Dan Akee, World War II veteran and Navajo Code Talker, died Friday, October 14, 2016, according to The Associated Press. He was 96.
No cause of death was given, but Akee died at a hospital with family members at his side, according to Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye.
Akee served in the 4th Marine Division during World War II. He was part of a military program that used native Navajo speakers to transmit codes in the Pacific theater. He took part in operations on four islands, including the Battle of Iwo Jima.
For the vital role they played in the war effort, Navajo Code Talkers are highly respected veterans and tribal members.
Sgt. Major Akee was the recipient of the Congressional Silver Medal in 1988 by President George H. W. Bush.
Later in life Akee’s home fell into disrepair. In 2015 he received a $70,000 home renovation from the non-profit Red Feather Development Group.
“He was just really overcome with emotion when he saw there were people who appreciated his service,” Begaye told The Associated Press.
Sergeant Major Akee was born in 1922 and resided in Tuba City where he died on Friday morning, according to his granddaughter.
Dan Akee, World War II veteran and Navajo Code Talker, died Friday, October 14, 2016, according to The Associated Press. He was 96.
No cause of death was given, but Akee died at a hospital with family members at his side, according to Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye.
Akee served in the 4th Marine Division during World War II. He was part of a military program that used native Navajo speakers to transmit codes in the Pacific theater. He took part in operations on four islands, including the Battle of Iwo Jima.
For the vital role they played in the war effort, Navajo Code Talkers are highly respected veterans and tribal members.
Sgt. Major Akee was the recipient of the Congressional Silver Medal in 1988 by President George H. W. Bush.
Later in life Akee’s home fell into disrepair. In 2015 he received a $70,000 home renovation from the non-profit Red Feather Development Group.
“He was just really overcome with emotion when he saw there were people who appreciated his service,” Begaye told The Associated Press.
Dan Akee, World War II veteran and Navajo Code Talker, died Friday, October 14, 2016, according to The Associated Press. He was 96.
No cause of death was given, but Akee died at a hospital with family members at his side, according to Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye.
Akee served in the 4th Marine Division during World War II. He was part of a military program that used native Navajo speakers to transmit codes in the Pacific theater. He took part in operations on four islands, including the Battle of Iwo Jima.
For the vital role they played in the war effort, Navajo Code Talkers are highly respected veterans and tribal members.
Sgt. Major Akee was the recipient of the Congressional Silver Medal in 1988 by President George H. W. Bush.
Later in life Akee’s home fell into disrepair. In 2015 he received a $70,000 home renovation from the non-profit Red Feather Development Group.
“He was just really overcome with emotion when he saw there were people who appreciated his service,” Begaye told The Associated Press.
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