James Walker Benét

1857–1928 (age 71)

Military Officer

Biography

James Walker Benét served in the military with a calm strength, upholding the traditions of leadership and selflessness that sustained American forces through long deployments.

He now rests at Arlington National Cemetery, offering a silent lesson in courage to those who walk amid its solemn pathways.

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