WW2: Looking for Basque code-talkers
I am a PhD student at the Center for Basque Studies, University of
Nevada,Reno. At the moment I am researching the participation of Basque-Americans in WWII and The Korean War. In particular, I am interested in the so-called Basque code-talkers or the use of the Basque language in intelligence/communication services (Signal Corps Unit, since 1942, in San Diego or San Francisco communication centers during the Pacific Campaign).
According to some sources Capt. Frank D. Carranza, and Lte. Nemesio Aguirre were involved in the use of the Basque language, under the command of General Nimitz at his California HQ. However I have not found any substantial information on the matter and that is the reason I am contacting you.
Also, I am interested in contacting WWII or The Korean War veterans or relatives which could have been involved in aforementioned service.
I would appreciate if you could help me in the research --through the publication of this note in your website -if possible.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Pedro J. Oiarzabal
Center for Basque Studies
University of Nevada, Reno
NV 89557
Phone (775) 784-4854
Fax (775) 784-1355
pjo@unr.edu
http://basquestudies.unr.edu
15 May 2002