Vernard Eugene Bivin

Infobox Military Person
name = Vernard Eugene Bivin
born = 23 November 1921
died = 12 October 1942
placeofbirth = Greenville, Kentucky
placeofdeath = at sea, near Solomon Islands


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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1940-1942
rank = Seaman First Class
branch = United States Navy
unit = Salt Lake City (CA-25)
battles = Battle of Cape Esperance
awards = Navy Cross

Vernard Eugene Bivin was Born in Greenville, Kentucky, 23 November 1921.

Navy career

"Bivin" enlisted in the Navy in 1940.

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.

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.

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References

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* [http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de536.htm Vernard Eugene Bivin]