Jimmy King, Sr.

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Scope and Contents

King came from Shiprock, New Mexico. He volunteered for the code talker's service and was in the second group of Navajos trained for the project. He helped the other Navajos learn the code and became a communications instructor. During the interview, he described the language used and why some men were rejected from being code talkers.

The code talkers were not kept out of danger during the war. King was sent to Peleliu where rough fighting was taking place. He received a bad heart due to the experience. King states that he loves the Marine Corps. He is now a successful businessman.

Dates

1971

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

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