Pearl Harbor—A Memorial to the Fallen
On December 7th, 1941, the United States naval forces stationed in the Pacific islands experienced a tragedy that dramatically changed world events and affected the lives of Americans throughout the world. On that day, hostile forces attacked the American naval fleet stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. More than 2,500 United States soldiers died in that air attack which caught American naval forces completely by surprise. Never before had Americans been attacked by a foreign military force on their own soil. This event was the deciding factor in drawing the United States into World War II. It forever changed how Americans view our country and our role in the world.
In remembrance of that event, FamilySearch has created a way to honor those who ...
In remembrance of that event, FamilySearch has created a way to honor those who ...
lived and those who died that fateful day at Pearl Harbor. This memorial page provides touching historical information about those who experienced firsthand, the tragedy of Pearl Harbor.
Use the link below to:
View a video. Listen to the live account of one man who lived through the attack on Pearl Harbor. He shares his story with his granddaughter and great granddaughter as he recounts fascinating details of what he saw and experienced.
View the Names of Fallen Heroes. See a list of every ship that was stationed in Pearl Harbor the morning it was attached. Click on the names of each ship to see a full list of those assigned to that ship. Colored links shows details of men from that ship who died during the attack.
Check for Pearl Harbor Ancestors. Sign in to FamilySearch and see if you are related to one of the more than 2,500 people who paid the ultimate price on that infamous day.
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Use the link below to:
View a video. Listen to the live account of one man who lived through the attack on Pearl Harbor. He shares his story with his granddaughter and great granddaughter as he recounts fascinating details of what he saw and experienced.
View the Names of Fallen Heroes. See a list of every ship that was stationed in Pearl Harbor the morning it was attached. Click on the names of each ship to see a full list of those assigned to that ship. Colored links shows details of men from that ship who died during the attack.
Check for Pearl Harbor Ancestors. Sign in to FamilySearch and see if you are related to one of the more than 2,500 people who paid the ultimate price on that infamous day.
Click here to view all three