Pearl Harbor Survivor Harry Chandler Dies

Harry Chandler, a Navy medic and one of the last remaining survivors of the 1941 attack on United States — Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 103. Chandler was a hospital corpsman 3rd class during the attack, where he helped rescue injured sailors from the oil-covered waters. His death, along with those of other recent survivors like Bob Fernandez and Warren Upton, highlights the dwindling number of firsthand witnesses to this pivotal event that plunged the United States into World War II. Chandler's memories of the attack remained vivid, and he emphasized the importance of preparedness and better intelligence. After the war, he worked as a painter and upholsterer and served in the Navy reserves, retiring in 1981.