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USS Bennion (DD-662)
USS ''Bennion'' (DD-662) was a of the United States Navy. The ship was named for Captain Mervyn S. Bennion who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, while in command of . Captain Bennion was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. ''Bennion'' was launched 4 July 1943 by Boston Navy Yard, sponsored by Captain Bennion's widow. It was commissioned 14 December 1943. Service history On 5 January 1945, ''Bennion'' encountered two Japanese ''Matsu'' class destroyers, ''Hinoki'' and ''Momi'', both returning to China after the aircraft carrier was torpedoed and sunk by . Other US destroyers joined in the short fight, and both Japanese destroyers turned away, only for ''Momi'' to be caught, torpedoed and sunk by TBM Avengers of Task Force 77 shortly afterwards. ''Hinoki'' was later caught and sunk with all hands by gunfire of and three other destroyers. ''Bennion'' departed Philadelphia, Pa. 3 March 1944 escorting the light aircraft carrier to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Bennion (DD-662) Underway On 13 January 1945
USS ''Bennion'' (DD-662) was a of the United States Navy. The ship was named for Captain Mervyn S. Bennion who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, while in command of . Captain Bennion was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. .... ''Bennion'' was launched 4 July 1943 by Boston Navy Yard, sponsored by Captain Bennion's widow. It was commissioned 14 December 1943. Service history On 5 January 1945, ''Bennion'' encountered two Japanese Matsu class destroyer, ''Matsu'' class destroyers, ''Hinoki'' and ''Momi'', both returning to China after the aircraft carrier was torpedoed and sunk by . Other US destroyers joined in the short fight, and both Japanese destroyers turned away, only for ''Momi'' to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |