Howard H. J. Benson

1888–1975 (age 87)

Biography

Howard H. J. Benson (1888–1975) lived through decades of transformation with a steady sense of purpose, embracing the ideals of service and stewardship that defined his era.

He is interred at Arlington National Cemetery, where his gravesite stands as a quiet tribute to the respect he earned from those who knew him and the country he served.

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