Battle of Cape Esperance
"Bivin" was named after Vernard Eugene Bivin who was killed during the Battle of Cape Esperance and awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his brave actions. USS "Bivin" (DE-536) was launched 7 December 1943 by Boston Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. Ella Florence Bivin, mother of "Seaman Bivin"; and commissioned 31 October 1944, Lieutenant Commander M. Kelly in command.