William S. Benson

William Shepherd Benson
Admiral William S. Benson, c. 1916
Born	(1855-09-25)September 25, 1855 Bibb County, Georgia, US
Died	May 20, 1932(1932-05-20) (aged 76) Washington, D.C., US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery (Section 3, Lot 1873-B)
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1877–1919
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	Chief of Naval Operations Philadelphia Navy Yard USS Utah USS Albany
Battles/wars	World War I
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal
Relations	Catherine Brewer Benson (mother) Howard H. J. Benson (son)
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William Shepherd Benson (September 25, 1855 – May 20, 1932) was an admiral in the United States Navy and the first chief of naval operations (CNO), holding the post throughout World War I.