Vernard Eugene Bivin
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| Vernard Eugene Bivin | |
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| 23 November 1921 – 12 October 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Greenville, Kentucky |
| Place of death | at sea, near Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1940-1942 |
| Rank | Seaman First Class |
| Unit | Salt Lake City (CA-25) |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Cape Esperance |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
Vernard Eugene Bivin was Born in Greenville, Kentucky, 23 November 1921.
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[edit] Navy career
Bivin enlisted in the Navy in 1940.
[edit] Awarded the Navy Cross
Killed in action on board Salt Lake City (CA-25) 12 October 1942 during the Battle of Cape Esperance, Seaman First Class Bivin received a posthumous Navy Cross.
[edit] Namesake
Bivin (DE-536) was launched 7 December 1943 by Boston Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. Ella Florence Bivin, mother of Seaman Bivin; and commissioned 31 October 1944, Lieutenant Commander M. Kelly in command.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
