Andrew E. K. Benham
Andrew E. K. Benham | |
|---|---|
United States of America | |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1847–1894 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Battles/wars | Paraguay expedition |
Andrew Ellicott Kennedy Benham (April 10, 1832 – August 11, 1905) was an American admiral. In his early career, he served in China, the Pacific and Paraguay. During the
Family
Born in
Benham was appointed a
Paraguay expedition
On June 10, 1853, he was promoted to passed midshipman. From mid-1853 to early 1857, he served in the sloop of war USS St. Mary's with the Pacific Squadron. On September 16, 1855, while still in St. Mary's, Benham was commissioned a lieutenant. He next served a tour of duty with the United States Coast Survey late in 1857 and early in 1858. Later that year, he was transferred to the steamer Western Port (renamed Wyandotte) assigned to the expedition sent to Paraguay to extract an apology for shooting at the gunboat Water Witch. In 1860, he moved to the steamer Crusader in the Home Squadron.
American Civil War
After the Civil War broke out, Lt. Benham served on board the steamer
Post-Civil War
Upon the return of peace, he served at the
Namesakes
Three U.S. Navy ships have subsequently been named in his honor:
- Benham (DD-49), an Aylwin-class destroyer.
- Benham (DD-397), the lead destroyer of the Benham class, which sank in battle during 1942.
- Benham (DD-796), a Fletcher-class destroyer which operated during World War II.
- Benham Rise in the Philippine Sea west of Luzon was named after him.
See also
Attribution
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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