Genealogical society hosting Joe Martinez
Code talker descendant to speak at Troup library

Joe Martinez is the grandson of World War II code talker Charles Chibitty. Martinez will discuss his grandfather and the role of code talkers Saturday at the Troup library.

Joe Martinez, grandson of a World War II European Theater code talker, will present a program on his grandfather, Charles Chibitty, at the Troup Library on Saturday, Nov. 10 beginning at 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the Troup Genealogical/Historical Society.

Martinez travels the country educating the public on the Native American role in allied communication during WWII. He is an award-winning Comanche traditional dancer and a leader in the Native American community who has performed for students and adults for over a decade.

Martinez learned at his grandfather's side and is honored to be able to carry on the traditions and the message of the importance the code talkers played during WWII.

The Troup Genealogical/Historical Society and Martinez have a great deal in common. They both spend the majority of their time and energy in preserving history and sharing it with others so that the memories will carry on to the next generation.

The public is invited to attend the program and bring a friend.