The Sons and
Daughters of
Pearl Harbor
Survivors
The Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors
“Pearl Harbor – December 7, 1941 – Lest We Forget.”
The Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors (SDPHS), Inc. is an organization of descendants of military personnel who were stationed at Pearl Harbor and other military installations on the island of Oahu, territory of Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. In addition to descendants, our members include associates who promote our mission to never forget the sacrifices made in defending America and preserving our freedom and democracy. We have over 4,000 members in all 50 states as well as foreign countries and some who are currently serving in the military.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Stories
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Seaman First Class Bob Brown
It wasn’t until 24 hours later that Bob Brown realized how close he might have come to being a Pearl Harbor casualty. The 19-year-old seaman first class was far below decks of the battleship USS Maryland, surrounded by 16-inch [...]
Edmund “Eddie” R. Brooks
Edmund “Eddie” Brooks was born in San Pedro, CA in 1918. As a young boy, Eddie delivered newspapers to the USS Argonne. Upon enlisting with the US Navy in 1939, Eddie found himself stationed on the Argonne. Saturday December [...]
Captain Charles H. Young
In his own words: I was assigned to the 42nd Bomb Squadron, 11th Bomb Group (H), Hickam Field at the time of the attack. It was a typical Sunday morning in the peacetime Army. Everyone was taking it easy. [...]