Roy S. Benson

Roy Stanley Benson
Roy Stanley Benson
NicknamesEnsign, Pigboat Benny
Born(1906-12-07)December 7, 1906
Concord, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 1995(1995-02-07) (aged 88)
Washington, D.C.
Buried
US Naval Academy Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1929–1969
RankRear Admiral
CommandsUSS 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
ConflictsWorld War II
Battle of Midway
Cold War
Korean War
AwardsNavy Cross (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)

Roy Stanley Benson (December 7, 1906 – February 7, 1995), 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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