Richard Higgins, Last Pearl Harbor Survivor, Dies at 102

Richard C. Higgins, a radioman during the Pearl Harbor attack, passed away of natural causes, marking the loss of a crucial witness to a pivotal moment in U.S. history.

Richard C. Higgins, one of the last remaining survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack, died at 102 of natural causes.
Higgins served as a radioman stationed at the Pearl Harbor naval base during the December 7, 1941, Japanese surprise attack.
Throughout his life, Higgins shared his experiences of Pearl Harbor, the Great Depression, and World War II, aiming to educate future generations.
Higgins, who also worked as an aeronautics engineer post-Navy, is survived by two children, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service with full military honors is planned for Higgins, followed by burial next to his wife in California.