Akwesasne Honors Our Own: WWII and Korean War Codetalkers - Part 4

Mike Tarbell receives an Akwesasne Mohawk Code Talkers Congressional Silver Medal on behalf of his father, Albert Tarbell, who fought in World War II and was the first Mohawk paratrooper. He was with the Army's 82nd Airborne 504th Parachute Infantry.

Louis Levi Oakes receives his medal, flanked by Akwesasne American Legion Commander Michael Cook and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. Oakes received a lengthy standing ovation as he was honored.

Louis Levi Oakes, the last surviving Akwesasne Mohawk codetalker, poses for a photo with his great-grandson Zackary Swamp and Akwesasne veteran Barney Rourke. He was a technician with the 4th Grade, Company B, 442nd Signal Battalion.

Akwesasne American Legion members Lornie Swamp and Nolan Thompson unveil a replica of the medal that was later awarded.