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 | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | October 12, 1869
Died | September 8, 1952 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 82)
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.