Ensign E. G. Binnings, USNR, was designated Naval Aviator #6369 in 1940. Entered the service in 1938 via the pre-war AVCAD program. Retired at the rank of Rear Admiral, USNR, in 1959. Joined Beech Aircraft Corp in 1960. Died, along with four Australians, as result of an aircraft crash while demonstrating a new Beechcraft.
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Garrison Binning, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Patrol Plane Commander of a Navy Patrol Plane in Patrol Squadron THIRTY-ONE (VP-31), based at Naval Air Station St. Lucia, British West Indies, while operating over the waters of the Caribbean Area, on 26 May 1942. While conducting a night antisubmarine patrol, Lieutenant Binning located a submarine on the surface and dropped three depth charges on it in two diving attacks. The submarine appeared to settle slowly in the water in a sinking conditions. The conduct of Lieutenant Binning throughout this action, the first night search and attack on enemy craft, reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Garrison Binning, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Patrol Plane Commander of a Navy Patrol Plane in Patrol Squadron THIRTY-ONE (VP-31), based at Naval Air Station St. Lucia, British West Indies, while operating over the waters of the Caribbean Area, on 26 May 1942. While conducting a night antisubmarine patrol, Lieutenant Binning located a submarine on the surface and dropped three depth charges on it in two diving attacks. The submarine appeared to settle slowly in the water in a sinking conditions. The conduct of Lieutenant Binning throughout this action, the first night search and attack on enemy craft, reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Ensign E. G. Binnings, USNR, was designated Naval Aviator #6369 in 1940. Entered the service in 1938 via the pre-war AVCAD program. Retired at the rank of Rear Admiral, USNR, in 1959. Joined Beech Aircraft Corp in 1960. Died, along with four Australians, as result of an aircraft crash while demonstrating a new Beechcraft.
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Garrison Binning, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Patrol Plane Commander of a Navy Patrol Plane in Patrol Squadron THIRTY-ONE (VP-31), based at Naval Air Station St. Lucia, British West Indies, while operating over the waters of the Caribbean Area, on 26 May 1942. While conducting a night antisubmarine patrol, Lieutenant Binning located a submarine on the surface and dropped three depth charges on it in two diving attacks. The submarine appeared to settle slowly in the water in a sinking conditions. The conduct of Lieutenant Binning throughout this action, the first night search and attack on enemy craft, reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Edward Garrison Binning, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Patrol Plane Commander of a Navy Patrol Plane in Patrol Squadron THIRTY-ONE (VP-31), based at Naval Air Station St. Lucia, British West Indies, while operating over the waters of the Caribbean Area, on 26 May 1942. While conducting a night antisubmarine patrol, Lieutenant Binning located a submarine on the surface and dropped three depth charges on it in two diving attacks. The submarine appeared to settle slowly in the water in a sinking conditions. The conduct of Lieutenant Binning throughout this action, the first night search and attack on enemy craft, reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Inscription
FLORIDA
REAR ADMIRAL
USNR
WORLD WAR II
NC
Gravesite Details
Internment on May 29, 1961
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