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Allen Dale June
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| Born | November 28, 1921 Kaibito, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 2010 (aged 88) Prescott, Arizona, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |
 United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Congressional Gold Medal |
| Alma mater | New Mexico Highlands University University of Utah |
| Spouse(s) | Dolly Beaver (divorced)
Virginia June Rose Mary Begay |
| Relations | Michael June , Adeline June , Roxie June , Cyndi June Allison June (son), Alden June (son), Marlene Smith (daughter), Janie Brown (daughter), Ellen June (daughter), Adolph June Jr. Floyd June Jackie June Keith June |
Allen Dale June (born November 28, 1921 – died September 8, 2010) was an amazing American hero. He was a veteran of World War II. June was one of the first 29 Navajo code talkers. These brave men used their special language to send secret messages for the United States Marine Corps during the war.
Early Life
June was born in Kaibito, Arizona. This was on November 28, 1921. He grew up in a Navajo family. His mother was Kinłichíiʼnii, born for Tłʼízíłání. His father was named Yéʼii Dineʼé, born for Tachíiʼnii. June finished Tuba City Vocational High School in Tuba City in 1941.
When the United States joined World War II, they looked for Navajo speakers. They wanted them to become code talkers. June traveled to Fort Defiance and Fort Wingate to join the Marines.
A Special Mission: Code Talkers
June joined the Marines in 1941. He became one of the first 29 Navajo code talkers. These code talkers created a secret code. They used their native Navajo language. This code was very hard for enemies to understand.
The code talkers sent important messages during battles. They helped the United States win many fights. June served until the end of World War II in 1945. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant. This means he left the military with a good record.
Life After the War
After the war, June continued his education. He earned a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, and economics. This was from New Mexico Highlands University in 1952. Later, in 1975, he earned a master's degree from the University of Utah.
June and the other original 29 Navajo code talkers were honored for their bravery. They received the Congressional Gold Medal. This is one of the highest awards a civilian can get in the United States. June received his medal on December 21, 2000.
People in Longmont, Colorado, helped June and his wife. They raised money to buy them a home. They learned the couple needed a permanent place to live.
A Hero Remembered
Allen Dale June passed away on September 8, 2010. He was 89 years old. He died at a veteran's hospital in Prescott, Arizona. June had become ill while visiting Arizona.
He was buried in a family cemetery. This cemetery is in Kaibeto, Arizona. Joe Shirley Jr., the Navajo Nation President, honored June. He ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff. This was a sign of respect for June's service.
With June's passing, only a few of the original 29 code talkers remained. Lloyd Oliver died in 2011. Chester Nez died on June 4, 2014. Now, none of the original 29 Navajo code talkers are still alive. Their legacy lives on.
