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Pearl Harbor Vet, 103, Shares Unforgettable Memories
7 Dec
Summary
- Survivor Ken Schubring enlisted at 17 and experienced the Pearl Harbor attack.
- He is one of only 13 Pearl Harbor survivors still alive today.
- After the attack, Schubring served as a flight engineer in the Pacific.
At 103 years old, Pearl Harbor survivor Ken Schubring remains one of the few living witnesses to the infamous 1941 attack. He enlisted at just 17, feeling it was inevitable. Schubring vividly recalls the morning of December 7, when explosions rocked his position and the sky filled with enemy aircraft, forcing him to seek cover. His firsthand account underscores the profound impact of the event.
Schubring is now among a dwindling group of only 13 Pearl Harbor survivors. His son emphasizes the importance of remembering the immense sacrifice made that day and in the years that followed. Following his service at Pearl Harbor, Schubring became a flight engineer, flying missions aboard B-29 bombers over the Pacific, including near Iwo Jima.
His wartime experiences extended beyond combat; he also played a role in the fight for racial school integration in Athens, Georgia, after leaving the military. Schubring recalls hearing the news of Japan's surrender while returning from a bombing raid over Osaka. His enduring legacy highlights not only his military service but also his continued commitment to justice.
