Donald Stratton

Donald Stratton (July 14, 1922 – February 15, 2020) was an American veteran and memoirist of World War II who served in the United States Navy's Pacific Fleet.^[1][2][3] He was in the port gun director of the ship USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, when an armor-piercing bomb set off the ship's forward ammunition magazine. Stratton was one of six men in the gun director who survived the initial attack. One of the six died in hospital the evening of December 7.

Born(1922-07-14)July 14, 1922

Red Cloud, Nebraska, U.S.

DiedFebruary 15, 2020(2020-02-15) (aged 97)

Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.

Allegiance United States

Branch United States Navy

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Donald Stratton
Born	(1922-07-14)July 14, 1922 Red Cloud, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	February 15, 2020(2020-02-15) (aged 97) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Conflicts	World War II Attack on Pearl Harbor

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On June 8, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a dedication ceremony took place to name the bridge for the newly constructed interchange at interstate 25 and Fillmore Street in Stratton's honor.^[4]