B A Samson | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Chippy |
| Born | 25 September 1916 Poona, Bombay Presidency, British Raj (now in Maharashtra, India) |
| Died | 18 March 2008 (aged 91) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Allegiance |  British Raj India |
| Service |  Royal Indian Navy  Indian Navy |
| Years of service | 1931-1966 |
| Rank | _OF-8.svg){kind=small}  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Indian Fleet INS Delhi (C74) HMIS Sutlej (U95) HMIS Jumna (U21) HMIS Prabhavati |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards |  Param Vishisht Seva Medal |
| Relations | Leela Samson (daughter) |
| Other work | CEO, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Chairman, CII Philips India Vice Chairman, Damodar Bulk Carriers |
Vice Admiral Benjamin Abraham 'Chippy' Samson, PVSM (25 September 1916 – 18 March 2008) was an Indian Navy Admiral who served as the Flag Officer Commanding Indian Fleet from 8 January 1964 to 31 May 1966. He was the first Naval Officer to serve as the Commandant of the National Defence Academy. His daughter is the famous Bharatanatyam dancer, Leela Samson.