The Men of the USS Arizona (BB-39)

Online, September 10, 2013 (Newswire.com) - We've all heard about the attack that drew the United States into World War II, but are there yet untold stories about Pearl Harbor? In 'The Men of the USS Arizona (BB-39)' (ISBN: 1490964118), T. J. Cooper finds more stories to tell as she pays tribute to the men aboard one of the battleships sunk on Dec. 7, 1941.

The USS Arizona briefly joined other ships in escorting President Woodrow Wilson to the Paris Peace Conference after 1919. She eventually docked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in an attempt to deter Japanese imperialism. More than 1,100 officers and crewmen died when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and scored four hits on the USS Arizona.

"The Men of the USS Arizona (BB-39)" includes detailed information on the dead as well as true stories from the people who experienced the event firsthand. Cooper meticulously researched each man killed aboard the battleship. She put the same dedication into researching the survivors, several of whom survived Pearl Harbor just to lose their lives later in the war. The product of her eight years of research is now available as a tool for educators to use to teach about the attack, and it serves as a look back for history buffs. It is also a treasure trove of information for family members who can find out more about their loved ones who served aboard the USS Arizona.

"A ship does not come alive until the men board and put her in service," Cooper says. "These men were the heart and soul of the ship and should not be forgotten."

"The Men of the USS Arizona (BB-39)" is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:

T. J. Cooper was born in 1951 in South Dakota. She grew up listening to her dad talk about World War II and the Korean War. A genealogy researcher for more than 30 years and an avid World War II history buff, she grew frustrated by the lack of military records on men who served their country so valiantly. She compiled individual military records and founded the website MyVeteranFamily.com as a searchable database.

Cooper has also written "The Men of the USS Utah (BB-31/AG-16)" The Forgotten Ship of Pearl Harbor" and several family genealogy books. She is a member of the Naval Historical Foundation and a friend of both the USS Arizona Survivors Association and the USS Utah Association. She lives and writes in Coon Rapids, MN.

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