Tale of a Heroic Sailor: Ensign Stannus' M1911A1
This video recounts the heroic story of Ensign Robert "Dickie" Stannus, a top graduate of the Naval Academy who received an inscribed M1911A1 pistol from Colt. The narrative follows his assignment to the USS Bear and his courageous act of saving a Marine washed overboard during Typhoon Ellen in 1959. Tragically, Stannus was lost during the rescue. The video highlights his bravery and the historical context of the M1911A1, likely presented by Forgotten Weapons.














