Man who warned of WWII attack dies

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) -- George E. Elliott Jr., whose unheeded warning about aircraft approaching Pearl Harbor was depicted in history books and movies such as "Tora, Tora, Tora," has died. He was 85.
Elliot died Saturday of complications from a stroke, his family said.
The former Army radar operator detected the incoming Japanese aircraft Dec. 7, 1941; he issued a warning, which was brushed aside. Nearly an hour later, the enemy planes reached the Navy fleet in the harbor.
Elliott served in the Army until 1945, then worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone for 33 years before retiring.
In later years, his warning at Pearl Harbor brought him recognition. The actions of the radar operators were depicted in the 1970 movie "Tora, Tora, Tora," on television specials and in history books.
Survivors include, a son, Tom, a brother, Clarence Elliott of Port Charlotte, and longtime companion Eloise Falknor. There will be a private burial.