MoMM 3/c W.C. Givens, son of Claud Givens, attended Frederick School. Entered Navy in July, 1942, trained in San diego, Cal.; served in New Hebrides, Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Alaska and Japan; was discharged in Nov., 1945. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two Battle Stars. Am. Theatre Ribbon, Occupation Ribbon, Victory Ribbon.