The sunken battleship USS Arizona is the most prominent ship beneath the surface of Pearl Harbor. It was sunk during the attack on December 7, 1941, and remains submerged with over 1,177 sailors and crew members still aboard. The USS Arizona Memorial was built above the wreckage as a tribute to those who perished. Another battleship, the USS Utah, also remains underwater at Pearl Harbor. | Simple History

USS Arizona survivor Donald Stratton recounts his harrowing experience during the attack on December 7, 1941. Stratton served on the port-side anti-aircraft gun director on the foremast platform, just above the bridge. He was inside the director when the Arizona exploded, suffering burns over 65% of his body. Remarkably, after a long and painful recovery, Donald Stratton re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy, determined to return to duty and serve through the remainder of World War II. #usnavy #pearlharb

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