Marines Honor Ancestors, Ties to Navajo Code Talkers [Image 4 of 4]

FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELARAM II, AFGHANISTAN

11.19.2010

Courtesy Photo

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

Private 1st Class Leroy Johns Sr., grandfather, or cheii’ to Lance Cpl. Devin Bidtah, a field radio operator with Regimental Combat Team 2, was a Navajo Code Talker. Pictured here in Guadalcanal during World War II, Johns’ service inspired his grandson, Devin Bidtah, as he now serves today, deployed to Nimruz province, Afghanistan. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo)

• Date Taken: 11.19.2010
• Date Posted: 11.19.2010 00:20
• Photo ID: 341545
• VIRIN: 000000-M-1234M-001
• Resolution: 400x300
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• Location: FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELARAM II, AF