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U.S.S. ADMIRAL W. S. BENSON (API20) ■ ■r ,,,
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Admiral William Shepherd Benson, U. S. Navy Admiral Benson was born in Macon, Georgia, on September 25, 1855, and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1877. During his naval career he was appointed Chief of Naval Opera- tions with the rank of rear admiral when that office was created in 1915, and was later commissioned admiral when that accompanying rank for Chief of Naval Operations was authorized in 1916. Admiral Benson held this office until retired from active service on Sep- tember 25, 1919. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by the Navy Department for exceptional meritorious service in duty of great responsibility as Chief of Naval Opera- tions. In addition to the Distinguished Service Medal he received foreign decorations as follows: Grand Cross Legion of Honor (French). Grand Cross Order St. Michael and St. George (British). Order St. Gregory, the Great (Military Class, First Order) by Pope Benedict XV. After his retirement from active duty. Admiral Benson served as chairman of the United States Shipping Board, which office he held until 1928. Admiral Benson died May 20, 1932, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. ' ' yf l ' ' '
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Top o boftom: U.S.S. Admiral W. S. Benson (AP-120) Pier 88, New York; San Fernando, Luzon, P.I. 8 ' ■ ' ' ■-V ' -
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