Samuel Sandoval

Samuel F. Sandoval (October 24, 1923^[4] – July 29, 2022^[5]) was an American Navajo World War II veteran.^[6]

Samuel F. Sandoval
Born	(1923-10-24)October 24, 1923[1] Nageezi, New Mexico, United States
Died	July 29, 2022(2022-07-29) (aged 98) Shiprock, New Mexico, United States[2]
Spouse	Malula Sandoval ​ (m. 1990)​ [3]
Parents	Julian Sandoval, Jr. Helen Smith

Early life

Samuel Sandoval was born on October 24, 1923, to Julian Sandoval, Jr. and Helen Smith in Nageezi, New Mexico. He had eight siblings: Mabel Sandoval-Penn, Bert, Betsy, Nellie, Robert, Merril, Rodger, and Beulah.^[7]

Honours

National honours

• United States^[8]
  • 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