Benjamin A. Smith II

Ben Smith
United States Senator from Massachusetts
In office December 27, 1960 – November 6, 1962
Appointed by	Foster Furcolo
Preceded by	John F. Kennedy
Succeeded by	Ted Kennedy
Mayor of Gloucester
In office 1954–1955
Preceded by	Joseph Grillo
Succeeded by	Beatrice Corliss
Personal details
Born	Benjamin Atwood Smith II (1916-03-26)March 26, 1916 Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 26, 1991(1991-09-26) (aged 75) Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	5, including Ben
Education	Harvard University (BA)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1941–1945
Rank	Commander
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal

Benjamin Atwood Smith II (March 26, 1916 – September 26, 1991) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States Senate from December 1960 until November 1962.