"Last Survivor of USS Arizona Attack, Lou Conter, Dies at 102"

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"Last Survivor of USS Arizona Attack, Lou Conter, Dies at 102"
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Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the Pearl Harbor attack, has passed away at 102. He witnessed the 1941 attack and later served in the Navy, flying combat missions in the Pacific. Conter's autobiography recounts his experiences, including being shot down near New Guinea. He also trained Navy personnel in survival tactics. With his passing, there are now 19 survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack still living. Conter was known for his humility, always emphasizing that the men who died in the attack were the true heroes.

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