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William S. Benson : ウィキペディア英語版 | William S. Benson
William Shepherd Benson (25 September 1855 – 20 May 1932) was an Admiral in the United States Navy and the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), holding the post throughout World War I. ==Biography== Born in Bibb County, Georgia, Benson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1877. His early years of sea duty included cruise around the World in ''Dolphin'' during the 1880s. He was also active in coast survey and hydrographic duties, was an instructor at the Naval Academy, commanded the cruiser ''Albany'' (CL-23) and served as a flag aide, in addition to other assignments. In 1909, Benson was promoted to Captain and became Chief of Staff of the US Pacific Fleet. In 1911, Benson became the first Commanding Officer of the battleship ''Utah'' (BB-31). He was Commandant of the Philadelphia Navy Yard in 1913-15.
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