Pearl Harbor Heroes: Herbert C. Jones
February 15, 2019As we’ve learned over time, heroes come in all ages, genders, and ethnicities. The attack on Pearl Harbor illustrates this point with the innumerable people who stepped up to help... Read More
Pearl Harbor Heroes
Not all heroes wear capes. On the day of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, so many brave crewmen showed immense courage in the face of grave danger and made their countrymen proud. From rescuing others to returning Japanese fire, these crewmen went above and beyond the call of duty that day and saved many lives.
Find out more about these Pearl Harbor heroes and discover their touching stories of bravery and selflessness.
USS Schley Survivor Joe White
December 19, 2018The 1930s were difficult for the United States. The Great Depression gripped the nation, causing economic worry from coast to coast. Families did what they could to survive. Even children... Read More
The Nelsons of USS Arizona
September 27, 2018The December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor was an effort by Imperial Japan to destroy—or at the very least seriously disable—the US Navy's Pacific Fleet. Battleships serving out of... Read More
Pearl Harbor Survivor Ed Johann Turns 95
July 10, 2018In 1941, one of the greatest tragedies in American history happened at Pearl Harbor, in the Territory of Hawaii, when Japanese airplanes launched a surprise attack on the Navy base... Read More
Bridge Named in Honor of Donald Stratton
June 12, 2018More than 76 years have passed since the attack on Pearl Harbor and we are still finding new and inventive ways to recognize and honor the brave men who survived... Read More
The Story of Haleiwa Fighter Strip
June 5, 2018Prior to the outbreak of war in the Pacific, Haleiwa Fighter Strip on Oahu's North Shore seemed like more of an afterthought than an actual military installation. It served as... Read More
Navy Chaplain Awarded Silver Star
December 18, 2017The attack on Pearl Harbor produced heroes of all kinds, and not all of them were fighting men. In a ceremony coinciding with the 76th anniversary of the attack, naval... Read More
Pearl Harbor Hero Doris Miller Statue Unveiled
December 6, 2017Many heroes came out of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, men who risked their lives for the sake of their fellow serviceman. Many jumped into the flaming, oil-slicked waters... Read More
A Very Special Birthday Present
November 22, 2017What do you get a man who survived one of the most devastating events in United States history, a 97-year-old survivor who’s seen the world change time and time again,... Read More
DNA Identification and the Men of the Oklahoma
October 24, 2017For more than seven decades, the families of many of the 429 men who perished when the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) sank were unable to give their loved ones a proper... Read More
Heroes of the Harbor: Anna Urda Busby
October 11, 2017Not long after the United States was dragged into World War II, the role of America's women changed drastically. Once limited to being schoolteachers, housewives, and secretaries, many women found... Read More
Julio DeCastro: Hero of the USS Oklahoma
August 21, 2017Over 2400 Americans lost their lives when the Japanese launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. But amid the tragedy, there were also tales of heroism, of men who swooped... Read More
The Ill-Fated Captain of the USS Arizona
July 29, 2017The USS Arizona (BB-39) suffered a fate on December 7th, 1941 that would make her one of the most iconic battleships of all time. During the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor,... Read More
Pearl Harbor’s Medal of Honor Recipients
April 9, 2017Many heroes rose to the occasion during the attack on Pearl Harbor, but some were recognized for their heroic efforts to protect their fellow servicemen. For their service, many received... Read More
Howard Linn, USS Nevada Survivor
April 1, 2017On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese assaulted Pearl Harbor, killing over 2,400 American sailors, Marines, and civilians. On March 19th, 2017, Howard Linn, a former sailor aboard the USS Nevada... Read More
Heroes of the Harbor: John S. Harper
March 25, 2017Before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Navy men like John S. Harper were simply doing their jobs. They woke up, got dressed, and engaged in their daily activities just... Read More
Heroes of the Harbor: Doris Miller
January 11, 2017The First U.S. Hero of World War II When the first Japanese bomber entered Hawaiian territory on December 7th, 1941, very few people probably stopped and thought about how they... Read More
Heroes of the Harbor: Samuel Fuqua
December 18, 2016When the Japanese arrived at Pearl Harbor and commenced its bombing of the military base and surrounding region, many Americans jumped into action. Thousands of men were thrust into battle and, as... Read More
The Heroic Story of Raymond Ortiz Salsedo
December 6, 2016On December 7, 1941, 49 civilians were killed when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. They were fire department employees, government staff, and locals who were simply going about their day. We... Read More
5 Pearl Harbor Heroes You Need To Know About
November 18, 2016During the attack on Pearl Harbor, men didn’t have much time to think about their actions. They simply did what they could do, or what they thought they needed to... Read More
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