Benedict Crowell | |
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| United States Assistant Secretary of War | |
| In office 1917–1920 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | William Moulton Ingraham |
| Succeeded by | William Reid Williams |
| President of the NRA | |
| In office 1930–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. Hurley |
| Succeeded by | G. A. Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1869 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 1952 (aged 82) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Yale University (Ph.D., M.A.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Army Reserve |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
Benedict Crowell (October 12, 1869 – September 8, 1952) was a United States military officer and politician particularly influential in military organization during and following World War I. He was United States Assistant Secretary of War from 1917 to 1920.