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Windtalkers - A film depicting Navajo code talkers during the war; Native Americans in the American Civil War; Code talker; Joseph Medicine Crow - was a World War II veteran, serving as a scout in the 103rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He received the Bronze Star Medal and the Légion d'honneur for his service during World War II.
Colonists recruited Indian allies during such instances as the Pequot War from 1634–1638, the Revolutionary War, as well as in War of 1812. Native Americans also fought on both sides during the American Civil War, as well as military missions abroad including the most notable, the Codetalkers who served in World War II. The Scouts were active ...
Joseph Medicine Crow (October 27, 1913 – April 3, 2016) was a Native American writer, historian and war chief of the Crow Tribe.His writings on Native American history and reservation culture are considered seminal works, but he is best known for his writings and lectures concerning the Battle of the Little Bighorn of 1876.
See also: Native Americans and World War II About 44,000 Native men and 800 women joined the military during World War II. [17] There are many reasons that Natives joined the United States military, such as a way to advance their education or opportunities to earn money and receive life experience outside of their hometown. [17]
Native Americans have served in every major military conflict in U.S. history.
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Many Native Americans joined the American armed forces during World War I and World War II. [34] Joe Medicine Crow wore warpaint into battle and was awarded eagle feathers and the rank of chief by the elders of his tribe because each of the four heroic deeds he performed in Europe mirrored the traditional counting coup requirements. [35]
Early pioneers of Native American-based communications used by the US Military include the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Lakota peoples during World War I. [3] Today the term Code Talker includes military personnel from all Native American communities who have contributed their language skills in service to the United States.