Andrew E. K. Benham
1832–1905 (age 73)
Naval Officer
Biography
Andrew E. K. Benham was a career naval officer whose calm demeanor and sound judgment guided ships through both wartime and peacetime missions. His steady command helped strengthen the professional traditions of the United States Navy in an era of rapid change.
As a mentor to younger officers, Benham shared the values of honor and responsibility, ensuring that the next generation of sailors upheld the high standards set by their predecessors.