To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Auburn, California, as the "Louis A. Conter VA Clinic".

Legislation Details

The legislation designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Auburn, California, as the “Louis A. Conter VA Clinic.”
Louis A. Conter was born on September 13, 1921, in Ojibwa, Wisconsin.
He was the last surviving member of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack and played a heroic role in rescuing shipmates.
Conter served in World War II, participating in operations in New Guinea and Europe, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing Australians trapped by Japanese forces.
He also served in the Korean War and held various roles, including intelligence officer and military intelligence advisor to three U.S. Presidents.
Conter contributed to the establishment of the Navy Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) training program in the 1950s.
He received multiple awards, including the Navy Commendation Medal and the USS Arizona Medal of Freedom.
Conter retired from the Navy in 1967 after 28 years of service.
After retirement, he actively participated in veterans’ ceremonies and shared his experiences through lectures.
He passed away on April 1, 2024, in Grass Valley, California.