Final USS Arizona Survivor Lou Conter Passes Away at 102
April 2, 2024Lou Conter, the last USS Arizona survivor from Pearl Harbor, passed away at 102 due to congestive heart failure.
Conter witnessed the attack that claimed 1,177 sailors and Marines, later served as a Navy pilot, and received a Distinguished Flying Cross.
With Conter's death, only 19 Pearl Harbor attack survivors remain.
He will be buried in Grass Valley, California, beside his late wife.
Conter is remembered for his humility, attributing heroism to his fallen comrades rather than himself.
His eyewitness experiences provide valuable insight into the events leading the U.S. into World War II.
Pacific Historic Parks honored Conter's commitment to preserving the memory of Pearl Harbor and his representation of the 'greatest generation'.
Conter passed away surrounded by his family.
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The Guardian • Apr 2, 2024
Last living survivor aboard USS Arizona during Pearl Harbor attack dies aged 102Yahoo News • Apr 2, 2024
Lou Conter, last survivor of battleship targeted in Pearl Harbor, dies in California at 102