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The last USS Arizona survivor is 102 today
Posted on 9/13/23 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 9/13/23 at 6:49 pm
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Today we wish WWII veteran Lieutenant Commander Louis “Lou” Conter a happy 102nd birthday! Conter is the last remaining survivor from the battleship USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. On deck when the attack began, Conter helped rescue fellow crewmembers and recover bodies in the days that followed. He continued his US Navy service in World War II as a Black Cat pilot in the Pacific theater and later served in Korea. Conter was also a military adviser to three US presidents and helped create the Navy’s first Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) program. He retired from the Navy in 1967. The Museum was proud to honor Conter for his life of service with the 2022 Silver Service Medallion at our American Spirit Awards. We are also privileged to have his oral history in our collection. Click the link in our bio to view!
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Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:03 pm to Jim Rockford
I can only hope I look that good at 80. He must have some amazing jeans.
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:04 pm to Jim Rockford
o7
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:05 pm to SUB
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He must have some amazing jeans.
Certainly not some daggum pair of Levi’s
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:06 pm to SUB
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He must have some amazing jeans.
Better than bad decision jeans.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:10 pm to Jim Rockford
Thankful he and a few of his generation are still with us.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:15 pm to SUB
quote:Maybe some nice jorts too.
He must have some amazing jeans.
Fair seas there Sir.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:22 pm to PetroBabich
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Thankful he and a few of his generation are still with us.
The greatest generation that gave us the worst generation…boomers
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:27 pm to Jim Rockford
I’d love to hear his thoughts on trannys being allowed in the women restrooms or if he thinks it’s ok to teach 1st graders about blowjobs and anal sex
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:28 pm to Jim Rockford
The shite he has seen! What an era, the greatest one. Thank you for your service!!
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:34 pm to Jim Rockford
Happy birthday to a true hero! 
TYFYS.
TYFYS.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:42 pm to Jim Rockford
Go Navy, beat army!
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PETE
...Eighty-four years old.
Delmar brightens.
DELMAR
I'll only be eighty-two.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 7:50 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 9/13/23 at 8:11 pm to Jim Rockford
Happiest of birthdays Sir! Thank you so very much for protecting our liberty!
Posted on 9/13/23 at 8:32 pm to Jim Rockford
I see a Silver Star and Navy Commendation with Valor "V" device (heroism in combat).
Makes me sad that these guys are almost gone. I've had so many amazing talks with WWII vets and could listen to their stories all day.
Makes me sad that these guys are almost gone. I've had so many amazing talks with WWII vets and could listen to their stories all day.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 8:38 pm to terd ferguson
Noticed he had a Good Conduct Medal also... which is not given to officers. I looked him up and he was an enlisted sailor at the time he was on the Arizona.
It says born in '21 and enlisted in '31 so that can't be right... and I'm guessing it can't be '41 if he reported to the Arizona in '40.
So the dates are off but you get the idea
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Lou Conter was born in 1921 in Ojibwa, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the Navy in 1931 in Denver, Colorado and completed basic training in San Diego, California.
He reported to the USS Arizona in 1940 with the rank of Quartermaster, Third Class. He was on watch the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
He was on the quarterdeck station between the ships third turret and main deck when the sirens announced the Japanese attack. When the big blast hit, Lou was knocked forward to the deck as others were blown off the ship completely. He and his other sailors began helping the wounded men, keeping them from jumping over the side into the fiery and shark infested waters.
At this point he was knee deep in water as the Arizona continued to sink. When the abandon ship call sounded, Lou went into a lifeboat and rowed to shore.
After the attack, Lou helped recover bodies and put out fires. He later served in New Guinea and Europe during WWII. Lou also participated in the Korean War serving on the USS Bon Homme Richard. He retired from the navy in 1967 after serving 23 years, as a Lieutenant Commander.
It says born in '21 and enlisted in '31 so that can't be right... and I'm guessing it can't be '41 if he reported to the Arizona in '40.
So the dates are off but you get the idea
This post was edited on 9/13/23 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 9/13/23 at 8:57 pm to Cosmo
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The greatest generation that gave us the worst generation…boomers
STFU you ignorant a-hole.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 9:00 pm to Jim Rockford
There will never be another time on earth than what the 40s were like. Wars aren’t fought like that anymore. What a time that had to be.
Posted on 9/14/23 at 11:55 am to Jim Rockford
A true American hero
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