Tale of a Heroic Sailor: Ensign Stannus' M1911A1
This video details a commercial Colt M1911A1 awarded to Midshipman Robert Dickie Stannus for his exemplary performance at the US Naval Academy. The pistol's history is intertwined with Stannus' heroic, yet tragic, life, culminating in his drowning during a rescue attempt in Typhoon Ellen. The narrative also touches upon the mysterious circumstances surrounding the USS Bexar's command changes after the incident.









