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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Marvyn S. Bennion

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Vernon, Utah

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN, SERVED AS COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE USS WEST VIRGINIA ON DECEMBER 7, 1941 AT PEARL HARBOR. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HEROIC ACTIONS ON THAT DAY. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.