Harry Chandler, Pearl Harbor Medic and WWII Veteran, Dies at 103

Chandler, one of the last surviving Pearl Harbor veterans, was remembered for his heroic efforts rescuing sailors during the 1941 attack.

Harry Chandler, a Navy hospital corpsman during the Pearl Harbor attack, passed away at age 103 in Tequesta, Florida, due to congestive heart failure.
On December 7, 1941, Chandler helped rescue wounded sailors from the oil-covered waters of Pearl Harbor, working tirelessly amid the chaos of the Japanese attack.
Chandler revisited Pearl Harbor in 2023 for the 82nd anniversary commemoration, reflecting on the attack and urging Americans to prioritize preparedness and intelligence.
Post-war, Chandler pursued a career in painting, upholstery, and the Navy Reserves, retiring as a senior chief in 1981, while also achieving five hole-in-ones as an avid golfer.
With Chandler's death, only 15 Pearl Harbor survivors are estimated to remain alive, marking a dwindling connection to one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history.