Vietnam War
| Unit | 52nd Aviation Battalion |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Entered Service From | Jamaica New York |
| Date of Death | April 15 1970 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
B
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Staff Sergeant Bivens was a member of the Security Platoon, 52nd Aviation Battalion, 17th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. On April 15, 1970, he was a pathfinder flying in a Bell Iroquois Utility Helicopter (UH-1H) to insert South Vietnamese troops into Dak Seang Special Forces Camp about 20 miles north of Dak To, South Vietnam. The area was attacked by the enemy, and Staff Sergeant Bivens was listed as Missing in Action. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.