LLOYD OLIVER, 87
MEMBER OF THE ORIGINAL 29 WORLD WAR II CODE TALKERS DIES IN ARIZONA
These men developed a code of communication based on their native Navajo language that the Japanese were never able to crack during the war, aiding greatly in US efforts. Hundreds served, but there was originally only these 29 who developed it.
Their service was classified top secret and wasn't revealed until the 60s.
Lloyd Oliver, 87 (or 88 as his wife claims) was hearing impaired from the explosions after the war and rarely spoke to anyone. But, he was proud of his service, keeping a picture of himself as a Marine in his home and had a Marine cap and US flag on his bedroom wall at his home in the Yavapai Apache Reservation.
Mr. Oliver died March 16th.
The Greatest Generation.
From Associated Press.
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