About Donald Stratton
Lived 1922 – 2020 (aged 97). Donald Stratton was an American memoirist and soldier.
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. He was in the port gun director of the ship during the attack on Pearl Harbor, when an armor-piercing bomb set off the ship's forward ammunition magazine. A sailor from a nearby ship, Joe George, threw a line to the sinking Arizona. Stratton was one of six trapped sailors who escaped to safety using the lifeline. One of the six died in hospital the evening of December 7.
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.
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Who was Donald Stratton?
1922-2020 American veteran and memoirist
When was Donald Stratton born?
Donald Stratton was born on 14 July 1922 in Inavale.
When did Donald Stratton die?
Donald Stratton died on 15 February 2020 in Colorado Springs.
What was Donald Stratton's occupation?
Donald Stratton was a memoirist and soldier.
What nationality was Donald Stratton?
Donald Stratton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donald Stratton. https://biography.guide/donald-stratton/
MLA: "Donald Stratton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/donald-stratton/.
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