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William S. Benson
Sign in to saveAlso known as William Shepherd Benson, Wm. S. Benson, W. S. Benson
American Navy admiral; (1855-1932)
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Benson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Macon
- Place of death
- Washington, D.C.
- Mother
- Catherine Brewer Benson
- Occupation
- military officer
- Position held
- Chief of Naval Operations
- Educated at
- United States Naval Academy
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Conflict
- World War I
- Military branch
- United States Navy
- Military rank
- admiral
- Image
- William S. Benson.jpg
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- place of burial
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Commons category
- William S. Benson
- date of birth
- 1855-09-25
- date of death
- 1932-05-20
- name in native language
- William S. Benson
- date of burial or cremation
- 1932-05-23
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