Howard H. J. Benson

Howard Hartwell James Benson (October 8, 1888 – January 28, 1975) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Commodore. A son of Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral William S. Benson, he distinguished himself as Commanding officer of destroyer USS Roe during World War I and received Navy Cross, the United States Navy second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.

Howard H. J. Benson

Howard Hartwell James Benson (October 8, 1888 – January 28, 1975) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Commodore. A son of Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral William S. Benson, he distinguished himself as Commanding officer of destroyer USS Roe during World War I and received Navy Cross, the United States Navy second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.