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Thomas H. Begay & Nonobah Begay

Reflections on his experience of PTSD and the post-war experiences of other Code Talkers

About Thomas H. Begay & Nonobah Begay

Thomas and Nonobah Begay are Navajo Indians, from Gallup, New Mexico. Thomas was one of the legendary Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. By relaying top secret military messages in their Navajo language, the Code Talkers prevented enemy troops from ever deciphering transmissions.

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo

Hometown

Gallup, New Mexico

Occupation

U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Airborne (retired)

Region

Southwest