World War II Honoree

Benjamin M. Givens, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

York, Pennsylvania

Honored By

David P. Givens

Relationship

Son

ENTERED U.S. NAVY SERVICE ON 30 NOVEMBER 1943 FOR 23 MONTHS (1944 - 1945) DURING WWII. HE WAS A FIRE-CONTROLMAN IN MAIN BATTERY PLOT ABOARD THE BATTLESHIP USS INDIANA BB-58 OPERATING WITH FAST CARRIER GROUPS OF THE 3RD AND 5TH FLEETS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND TAKING PART IN THE BOMBARDMENTS AND INVASIONS OF THE PALAU ISLANDS, IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA. THE BOMBARDMENTS OF THE JAPANESE HOME ISLANDS. HE WAS AWARDED 5 BATTLE STARS. HE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON 20 APRIL 1946.