Roy S. Benson
Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roy Stanley Benson (December 7, 1906 – February 7, 1995[1]), nicknamed "Ensign", was a veteran submarine commander in World War II who later served as the Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) during the Cold War.
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Roy Stanley Benson | |
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Nickname(s) | Ensign, Pigboat Benny |
Born | (1906-12-07)December 7, 1906 Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 1995(1995-02-07) (aged 88) Washington, D.C. |
Buried | US Naval Academy Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1929-1969 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Trigger (SS-237) USS Razorback (SS-394) Submarine Division 43 Submarine Development Group Two USS Bayfield (APA-33) Amphibious Squadron Six Cruiser Division One Submarine Force., U.S. Pacific Fleet First Naval District Boston Naval Base |
Battles/wars | World War II Battle of Midway Cold War Korean War |
Awards | Navy Cross (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
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