William S. Benson

William Shepherd Benson
Admiral William S. Benson, c. 1916
Born(1855-09-25)25 September 1855
Bibb County, Georgia, US
Died20 May 1932(1932-05-20) (aged 76)
Washington, D.C., US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
(Section 3, Lot 1873-B)
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1877–1919
RankAdmiral
CommandsChief of Naval Operations
Philadelphia Navy Yard
USS Utah
USS Albany
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
RelationsCatherine Brewer Benson (mother)
Howard H. J. Benson (son)
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William Shepherd Benson (25 September 1855 – 20 May 1932) was an admiral in the United States Navy and the first chief of naval operations (CNO), holding the post throughout World War I.