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Seaman James Benson Navy


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eacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. A US Navy seaman, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1872. His citation reads: "On board the USS Ossipee, 20 June 1872. Risking his life, Benson leaped into the sea while the ship was going at a speed of 4 knots and endeavored to save John K. Smith, landsman, of the same vessel, from drowning".

Birth- 1842
Denmark
Death- 4/08/1890-Age: 49 years

Burial

Woodlawn Cemetery and Crematory Everett Middlesex County Massachusetts, USA Plot: Astral Pl, Grave 28 GPS (lat/lon): 42.
Full Name
James Benson
Gender
Male
Occupation
Seaman

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