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Veteran Dotson Lewis said he tried to sign up to serve in the military after Pearl Harbor, but was told he was too young.

101-year-old Bob Batterson recalls the morning of December 7, 1941. He was there and remembers the tragic loss from that surprise Japanese attack.

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

The Corpus Christi community is invited to attend the burial of an unaccompanied Air Force Vietnam veteran.

December 7, 1941 - a day which will live in infamy is a day Bob Batterson will never forget.

The Texas General Land Offices chief investment officer called Texas four veteran cemeteries "money-losing programs."

The Texas General Land Offices chief investment officer called Texas four veteran cemeteries "money-losing programs."

Capt. Bob Batterson celebrates 100th birthday on U.S.S. Lexington Capt. Bob Batterson celebrates 100th birthday on U.S.S. Lexington By: Site Administrator and last updated 2021-05-08 23:45:27-04 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It was "cheers to 100 years" on the U.S.S. Lexington on Saturday as Captain Bob Batterson had a special celebration for his 100th birthday. Batterson is believed to be the Coastal Bends last remaining Pearl Harbor survivor. He credits God with all that hes re...

Cheers to 100 Years: Long-time Lexington volunteer celebrates 100th birthday Man of the century. Thats what the Lexington Museum executive director Steve Banta likes to call Capt. Bob Batterson.  Batterson, a Pearl Harbor survivor and World War 2 fighter pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday night with a celebration aboard the Lexington.  "This party is more than I deserve, I cant believe how many people are involved with this," Batterson said. "I still cant believe Im having a 10...

Corpus Christi WWII vet honored by Blue Angels Trevier Gonzalez/KRIS 6 and last updated 2021-04-30 23:26:55-04 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After several members of the U.S. Military were awarded Buc Day-related honors, Blue Angels Flight Leader and Commanding Officer Brian C. Kesselring called up Navy veteran and Coastal Bend local Bob Batterson. He received thunderous applause and was given a still photograph of the Angels in formation. Below, it was signed by several members. "It’s just...