Samuel Sandoval

Samuel F. Sandoval (October 24, 1923 – July 29, 2022 ) was an American Navajo World War II veteran.

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

National honours

 * 🇺🇸 United States
 * U.S. Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Navy Unit Commendation
 * Combat_Action_Ribbon.svg Combat Action Ribbon
 * China_Service_Medal_ribbon.svg China Service Medal
 * World_War_II_Victory_Medal_ribbon.svg World War II Victory Medal
 * Army_of_Occupation_ribbon.svg Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia Clasp
 * Asiatic-Pacific_Campaign_Medal_ribbon.svg Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal with a silver star, in lieu of five bronze stars