Vernard Eugene Bivin

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

Navy career
Bivin enlisted in the United States Navy in 1940.

Awarded the Navy Cross
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.

Namesake
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.