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This undated photo shows Roman W. Sadlowski, who was killed aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma when it was attacked in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 during World War II.

Sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to be buried at Arlington

Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Roman W. Sadlowski had been accounted for nearly four years ago, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

15 months ago

101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost

A split-second decision on that December morning 80 years ago changed Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell's mind, and likely saved his life.

24 months ago

Officials identify remains of West Virginia sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack

Authorities used DNA, as well as dental and anthropological analysis, to identify Navy Patternmaker 1st Class Stanislaw F. Drwall, 25.

2 years ago

Remains of 2 USS Oklahoma sailors killed in Pearl Harbor attack ID’d, returned for burial

The remains of two Navy sailors who died in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor nearly 80 years ago have been identified and returned to their families for burial.

3 years ago

Remains ID’d of 2 Indiana brothers killed during Pearl Harbor attack

The Trapp brothers were assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7, 1941, when it was attacked by Japanese aircraft while moored at Pearl Harbor.

3 years ago

Remains of USS Oklahoma sailor identified nearly 80 years after Pearl Harbor attack

The remains of William Eugene Blanchard, who was killed at Pearl Harbor while serving on the USS Oklahoma, were identified through DNA testing.

3 years ago