Mervyn S. Bennion, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 05-May-1887
Place of Birth: Utah, United States
Date of Death: 07-Dec-1941
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Mervyn S. Bennion
- Mervyn Sharp Bennion (May 5, 1887 – December 7, 1941) was a captain in the United States Navy who died during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
- While mortally wounded, he remained in command of his ship.
- For "conspicuous devotion to duty, extraordinary courage, and complete disregard of his own life," he posthumously received the Medal of Honor.
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