Vernard Eugene Bivin | |
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Born | November 23, 1921 Greenville, Kentucky |
Died | October 12, 1942 at sea, near Solomon Islands |
(aged 20)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1940-1942 |
Rank | Seaman First Class |
Unit | USS Salt Lake City (CA-25) |
Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Cape Esperance |
Awards | Navy Cross |
Vernard Eugene Bivin was born in Greenville, Kentucky on 23 November 1921.
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Bivin enlisted in the United States Navy in 1940.
Bivin was killed in action on board Salt Lake City (CA-25) on 12 October 1942 during the Battle of Cape Esperance, Seaman First Class. He received a posthumous Navy Cross.
The USS 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.