Roy Stanley Benson | |
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 Roy Stanley Benson | |
| Nickname(s) | Ensign, Pigboat Benny |
| Born | December 7, 1906 Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1995 (aged 88) Washington, D.C. |
| Buried | US Naval Academy Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1929-1969 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Trigger (SS-237) USS Razorback (SS-394) Submarine Division 43 Submarine Development Group Two USS Bayfield (APA-33) Amphibious Squadron Six Cruiser Division One Submarine Force., U.S. Pacific Fleet First Naval District Boston Naval Base |
| Battles / wars | World War II Battle of Midway Cold War Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
Roy Stanley Benson (December 7, 1906 – February 7, 1995[1]), nicknamed "Ensign", was a veteran submarine commander in World War II who later served as the Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) during the Cold War.
- ^ "REAR ADMIRAL ROY S. BENSON DIES AT AGE 88". The Washington Post. February 11, 1995.