Lloyd Oliver

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Born(1923-04-23)April 23, 1923
Shiprock, New Mexico
DiedMarch 16, 2011(2011-03-16) (aged 87)
Avondale, Arizona
AllegianceUnited States
Lloyd Oliver
Born(1923-04-23)April 23, 1923
Shiprock, New Mexico
DiedMarch 16, 2011(2011-03-16) (aged 87)
Avondale, Arizona
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1942–1945
RankCorporal
AwardsCongressional Gold Medal

Lloyd Oliver (April 23, 1923 – March 16, 2011) was an American veteran of the United States Marine Corps and one of the original 29 members of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II,[1] and the brother of fellow Code Talker Willard Varnell Oliver.[2]

Oliver served from 1942 to 1945, eventually attaining the rank of corporal.[3] His parents were Howard and Olive (Lee) Oliver.[4][5]

Oliver was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.[2]

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