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William S. Benson

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American Navy admiral; (1855-1932)

United StatesLived 1855 to 1932 · aged 76
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William Shepherd Benson was an admiral in the United States Navy and the first chief of naval operations (CNO), holding the post throughout World War I.

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Awards 7

1917Laetare Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Rising Sun
Order of St. Gregory the Great

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Abu Bakar I of PahangAlso won Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAgnes RepplierAlso won Laetare MedalNikolay KropachevAlso won Order of the Rising SunScott StearneyAlso won Navy Distinguished Service MedalBertold HummelAlso won Order of St. Gregory the GreatRobert Daniel MurphyAlso won Laetare Medal

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United States
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1932 · aged 76
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