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William S. Benson
Military Person
1855 – 1932
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Who was William S. Benson?
William Shepherd Benson was an Admiral in the United States Navy and the first Chief of Naval Operations, holding the post throughout World War I.
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- Born
- Sep 25, 1855
Macon - Also known as
- William Shepherd Benson
- Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Lived in
- Macon
- Died
- May 20, 1932
Washington, D.C. - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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