MERVYN SHARP BENNION
MERVYN SHARP BENNION
Class of 1910
Captain
USS West Virginia
U.S. Navy
December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii
For conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage, and complete disregard of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941. As Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. West Virginia, after being mortally wounded, Capt. Bennion evidenced apparent concern only in fighting and saving his ship, and strongly protested against being carried from the bridge.
MERVYN SHARP BENNION
Class of 1910
Captain
USS West Virginia
U.S. Navy
December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii
For conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage, and complete disregard of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941. As Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. West Virginia, after being mortally wounded, Capt. Bennion evidenced apparent concern only in fighting and saving his ship, and strongly protested against being carried from the bridge.
Full Virtual Memorial Hall Article
Mervyn is remembered elsewhere in Memorial Hall; the full page of his service and sacrifice can be found here.
