Edmond Andrew Harjo, 1917-2014, is seen in this photo from November 20, 2013. Photo © Indianz.Com
Edmond Andrew Harjo, last Code Talker from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, died last week. He was 96. Harjo was recognized by Congress last year for his service in World War II. He accepted a Gold Medal for his tribe and a Silver Medal for himself and his family. “He sought to do what was right and wanted that same recognition in return,” his nephew, Richard Harjo, told the Associated Press. Harjo was the only living Code Talker who was able to attend the November 2013 ceremony. Get the Story:
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