Last Surviving Witness to Pearl Harbor's Devastating Day As we approach the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during one of the most pivotal moments in American history remains with us.
Freeman Johnson, now 106 years old, is the last living survivor of that fateful day. In December 1941, a surprise assault by the Imperial Japanese Navy left nearly 2,400 Americans dead and over 1,200 wounded.
The destruction was catastrophic, with ships and aircraft carriers destroyed or severely damaged, leaving the United States scrambling to respond to the unprecedented attack.