Everett Hyland
Radioman, 3rd class Navy 1941 Pearl Harbor
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Everett Hyland was born on March 17, 1923 in Stamford, Connecticut. He enlisted for naval service in November 1940, and went on active duty in January 1941. While awaiting trade school, he lived aboard the original USS Constellation in Newport, Rhode Island. He achieved "sea duty" on the historic ship. Later, he went through radioman's school in San Diego, California.

On December 7, 1941, Everett served aboard the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) as a Seaman of antenna repair. The "Pennsy" was in Dry Dock #1 on that morning. During the attack, he was carrying ammunition for the ship's 3 inch 50mm guns on the fantail. He was severely wounded when a Japanese bomb exploded near his battle station. Everett was so badly wounded that he was almost given up for dead. He did not recognize his surroundings until Christmas 1941.

After months of recuperation from his wounds, Everett never went back to the USS Pennsylvania, but served aboard the USS Memphis and later at NAS Charleston, South Carolina. After his discharge from the navy as a Radioman 3rd class in November 1945, he attended several universities in the states. He has been honored with seven distinguished medals including the Purple Heart.

Everett Hyland eventually retired as a science teacher. The staff of the USS Arizona Memorial is pleased to have Everett as a National Park Service volunteer since 1995. He has been a crucial element in interpreting the Pearl Harbor attack story to thousands of park visitors.