WW II uncovered Chester Nez: Hero of the Original Code Talkers.

🇺🇲 WW II uncovered Chester Nez: Hero of the Original Code Talkers.

Private First Class Chester Nez, of Chi Chil Tah, New Mexico, was in the 10th grade when he enlisted, keeping his decision a secret from his family. On May 5,1942, Chester, along with 28 other men formed the Recruit Training Platoon 382 at Marine Corps Base San Diego in May 1942. The 29 who graduated from boot camp were then assigned to Camp Elliot, California, where they were tasked with creating a code for secure voice tactical communication.

On August 7, 1942, the First Marine Division, including 15 Navajo Code Talkers landed on beaches of Guadalcanal. This was the first battle where the Navajo Code would be tested in actual battle. Chester also served in Bougainville, Guam, Angaur and Peleliu.

After the war, Chester returned to Albuquerque New Mexico and married Ethel Catron on June 27, 1953. He attended the University of Kansas to study art, but discontinued his studies in 1952 after his GI Bill funding ran out. Nez was later awarded an honorary bachelor's degree from the University in 2012. Chester then continued his military career by serving in the Korean War for 2 years. He was Honorably Discharged as a Corporal.

Chester retired in 1974 after a 25-year career as a painter at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

"The Navajo Code Talker program was classified until 1968. In 2001, the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and all others were awarded Congressional Silver Medals." (US Marine Corps Archive).

Corporal Chester Nez died on June 4, 2014 at the age of 93. He was the last remaining of the original 29 Code Talkers. Lest We Forget.

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