D-Day Veteran and Tribal Elder Charles Shay Passes Away at 101
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Charles Shay, a 101-year-old Native American veteran and hero of D-Day who served as a medic on Omaha Beach and received numerous honors including the Legion of Honor, has died in France. He was celebrated for his bravery in saving wounded soldiers during the Normandy invasion and left a lasting legacy of service and courage.
- D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France ABC News
- Charles Shay, D-Day veteran who saved lives on Omaha Beach as a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic, dies at 101 CBS News
- Charles Shay, Penobscot tribal elder who fought on D-Day, dies at 101 The Portland Press Herald
- Native American D-Day Veteran Charles Shay Dies at 101 in Normandy U.S. News & World Report
- Senator Collins’ Statement on the Passing of Charles Norman Shay U.S. Senator Susan Collins (.gov)
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