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Warren Upton, Last Survivor of USS Utah and Pearl Harbor Attack, Passes Away at 105

Warren Upton, the last remaining survivor of the USS Utah and oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, has died at the age of 105 in California.

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Updated: Dec 27th, 2024, 7:29 PM ET

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Warren Upton, the oldest living survivor of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack and last survivor of the USS Utah, has died at age 105. His passing leaves only 15 survivors of the attack, which was pivotal in bringing the U.S. into World War II. Upton vividly recalled the attack in interviews, including his harrowing escape as the Utah capsized. Upton spent his last years reflecting on the loss of his shipmates, underscoring the enduring impact of the historic event on the few who remain to share their stories.

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