Seaman Pervis Robison Lost in USS Thresher Disaster |
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Seaman Pervis Robison Jr., of Nutley, N.J., was one of 129 servicemen killed when the U.S.S. Thresher, a new class of submarine, sank during sea trials about 200 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., on April 10, 1963. Robison, who had attended Nutley schools all his life, had been a track star at Nutley High School where he was graduated in 1960. He is survived by his parents, Margaret and Pervis Robison, of Passaic Avenue.
Seaman UNITED STATES NAVY Pervis Robison was born on December 15, 1941, in Nutley, N.J., his family's residence for two generations. He attended public schools there, graduating from Lincoln Elementary School and Nutley High School. While growing up, Pervis was active in Scouting as a Cub and Boy Scout. He participated in numerous activities of the Baptist Church, beginning at a very early age. For instance, he was at one time the youngest member of the Candlelight Chorus, a widely known choral group. Pervis was also a member of the Reinheimer Club, serving as treasurer. As a student he enjoyed competitive sports. He excelled as a member of the high school track team. For his feats in the Junior Olympics, sponsored by the Optimist Club in Nutley, he was awarded an impressive trophy. Though too light to play football, Pervis served as team manager. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and completed his recruit training at Great Lakes, Ill. He received further training at the Navy Radio School in Bainbridge, Md. His first sea duty was in the submarine, U.S.S. Cavalla (SS 244). Pervis also served on the staff of commander, Submarine Development Group 2, receiving a letter of commendation for his outstanding performance of duty. He was assigned to the Thresher on January 11, 1963. The town of Nutley, N.J., erected a monument to Pervis near City Hall which will be decorated each Memorial Day by local veteran organizations. Pervis is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pervis Robison, of Nutley, N.J.
Pervis Robison Jr. memorial, Nutley, N.J. Read More NJ remembers sailors lost in sinking of USS Thresher 56 years ago Nutley Remembers Seaman's Death - by Rob Williams, Star Ledger Pervis Robison Remembered At 40th Anniversary Memorial Fallen Nutley War Hero lives again in solemn event - The Jersey Tomato Nutley Officials Honor Fallen Veteran Pervis Robison - Belleville-Nutley Patch Pervis Robison - Visit the U.S.S. Thresher memorial site 50th Anniversary of Submarine's Loss Is Remembered - NJ Hometown Nutley seaman remembered 50 years after submarine tragedy - The Nutley Sun Other members of the crew from New Jersey:
Thomas Edward Clements
He was
active in scouting while attending Roosevelt Junior High School in He attended Columbian School in East Orange, N.J. He was graduated from Main Street School, Denville, in 1956,
and from Morris Hills Regional High
School, Rockaway, in 1960.
His
boyhood days were spent in Rahway. He attended Rahway High School. of Mr. and Mrs. Burnett E. Shotwell of Red Bank, N.J.
He attended
the Middletown Township High School in Middletown Township. Source: USS Thresher Sources CSP Navy Hazardous Duty Nuclear Submarine Accidents |
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