Last Native American WWII D-Day vet Charles Shay dies at 101
Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete December 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Charles Shay, the last surviving Native American veteran of D-Day, died at his home in France on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 101. Shay was an army medic who served on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day invasion in 1944. He provided medical aid to wounded US soldiers under intense enemy fire. His bravery and service earned him a Silver Star and three Bronze Stars for his actions during World War II. Shay's passing marks the loss of a significant figure from a pivotal moment in history.
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