I learned a few weeks ago that Sgt. June had passed away in early September at a Veterans Hospital in Prescott Arizona. The passing was quietly noted in the press with small articles and obituaries tucked away on page 10 of section C, and on the 10:00 news. As he lived in Longmont, CO (about 12 miles from where I live, and coincidentally, near the Shelby American Collection museum) his passing got a little more recognition here. Here are some of the articles from the Longmont Times Call.
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TimesCall.com - One final tribute: Local veterans’ groups honor Code Talker Allen Dale June
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Tribute to Pops: U.S. Marine Sgt. Allen Dale June, Code Talker | Times-Call Media
Allen Dale June – An original WWII Navajo Code Talker | Times-Call Media