Overview

• 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.