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Born	(1923-10-24)October 24, 1923 Nageezi, New Mexico, United States
Died	July 29, 2022(2022-07-29) (aged 98) Shiprock, New Mexico, United States
Spouse(s)	Malula Sandoval (m. 1990)
Parent(s)	Julian Sandoval Helen Smith

Samuel F. Sandoval (October 24, 1923 – July 29, 2022) was an American Navajo World War II veteran.

Early life

Samuel Sandoval was born on October 24, 1923, to Julian Sandoval and Helen Smith in Nageezi, New Mexico. He had eight siblings: Mabel Sandoval-Penn, Bert, Betsy, Nellie, Robert, Merril, Rodger, and Beulah.

Honours

National honours

United States
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Combat Action Ribbon
- China Service Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia Clasp
- Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with a silver star, in lieu of five bronze stars

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