John Kinsel Sr.
American code talker
About John Kinsel Sr.
Lived 1917 – 2024 (aged 106–107). John Kinsel Sr. was an American navajo Code Talker.
John Kinsel (January 22, 1917 – October 19, 2024) was an American World War 2 veteran who was part of Navajo Code Talkers. He died on October 19, 2024, at the age of 107.
Born in Cove, Arizona, Kinsel graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1942. As an elite Code Talker, he served with the 9th Marine Regiment in the 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Kinsel Sr.'s life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Kinsel Sr.'s
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Kinsel Sr.?
American code talker
When was John Kinsel Sr. born?
John Kinsel Sr. was born in 1917 in Cove.
When did John Kinsel Sr. die?
John Kinsel Sr. died on 19 October 2024.
What was John Kinsel Sr.'s occupation?
John Kinsel Sr. was a navajo Code Talker.
What nationality was John Kinsel Sr.?
John Kinsel Sr. was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kinsel Sr.. https://biography.guide/john-kinsel-sr/
MLA: "John Kinsel Sr.." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-kinsel-sr/.
Chicago: "John Kinsel Sr.." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-kinsel-sr/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:10 UTC