BENSON, WILLIAM SHEPHERD

1885), naval officer, was b. at Macon, a. In 1877 he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, reaching the rank of rear admiral in 1915. He has served in various capacities in the U.S. Naval Academy, and at sea in all duties as high as division and squadron commander. He has been commandant of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and in 1915 was a pointed chief of naval operations. He was a member of the commi ion appointed by President Wilson to confer with the Allied Powers in Europe in 1917. He was also a naval representative in drawing up naval terms for the armistice with the Central Powers. He retired in 1919 after 47 years active service.