Four heroes emerged from the chaos of the Pearl Harbor attack

History · Published 4 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Amidst the devastation at Pearl Harbor, the USS California's crew demonstrated extraordinary bravery. This video examines the actions of the four sailors from the Pacific Fleet's flagship who were awarded the Medal of Honor.

During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, fifteen members of the United States Navy received the Medal of Honor. Four of these recipients served aboard the USS California, which functioned as the flagship for the Battle Force of the US Pacific Fleet.

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