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Eugene

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Thu Nov 22, 2018, 02:45 PM Nov 2018

Oldest surviving U.S. veteran of Pearl Harbor dies in California: media

Source: Reuters

U.S. NOVEMBER 22, 2018 / 12:56 AM / UPDATED 13 HOURS AGO

Oldest surviving U.S. veteran of Pearl Harbor dies in California: media

(Reuters) - The oldest surviving U.S. veteran of the Pearl Harbor attack that plunged the United States into World War Two died in California on Wednesday, domestic media reported.

Ray Chavez, 106, died in his sleep early on Wednesday in a hospice in Poway, a community north of San Diego, his daughter Kathleen Chavez told the San Diego Union Tribune.

Chavez frequently attended commemorative events around the United States, including a visit to the White House on Memorial Day weekend, the newspaper reported.

“We are saddened to hear the oldest living Pearl Harbor veteran, Ray Chavez, has passed away at the age of 106. We were honored to host him at the White House earlier this year. Thank you for your service to our great Nation, Ray!” the White House said on Twitter.

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