Seventy-nine years ago, Harold Bray was one of 900 people who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis — only to fight sharks, starvation, and the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean for five days.

For decades Benicians have held Harold Bray — the last USS Indianapolis survivor — in high regard. The location of his statue, however, is another story. Bray was celebrated and honored for his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On his 99th birthday, Bray was honored with the dedication of a monument to honor him and those who served aboard the USS ...