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Harry Chandler, Pearl Harbor Hero and Navy Medic, Passes Away at 103

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Harry Chandler, Pearl Harbor Hero and Navy Medic, Passes Away at 103

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  • Harry Chandler, a Navy medic known for his heroic actions during the Pearl Harbor attack, has passed away at the age of 103.
  • Chandler died on Monday at a senior living center in Tequesta, Florida.
  • He was a hospital corpsman 3rd class on December 7, 1941, when he witnessed the attack that killed over 2,300 American servicemen.
  • Despite facing immense danger, Chandler focused on rescuing wounded sailors from the oil-slicked waters, stating, “It got so busy you weren't scared.”
  • His passing is a reminder of the dwindling number of Pearl Harbor survivors; currently, only 15 are still living.

Chandler's story can be further explored at LA Times, The Independent, and Newsweek.

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