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Jay Leland Benedict

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Jay Leland Benedict
BGEN Benedict, Jay Leland
Born (1882-04-14)April 14, 1882
Died September 16, 1953 (1953-09-17) (aged 71)
Place of birth Hastings, Nebraska
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Department of the Army Seal United States Army
Years of service 1904–1946
Rank US-O8 insignia Major General
Commands held 12th Infantry Regiment (United States)
Superintendent, United States Military Academy
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit

Jay Leland Benedict (April 14, 1882 – September 16, 1953) was a former United States Army Major General and Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1938–1940).

Life and career[]

Born in Hastings, Nebraska, Benedict received an appointment to West Point as a member of the class of 1904. He was commissioned as a field artillery officer and served on several staffs, graduating from the Army War College in 1926. After serving as executive officer for the 16th Infantry Regiment (United States) at Fort Jay, New York, he commanded the 12th Infantry Regiment (United States) at Fort Howard, Maryland in 1936. He served on the War Department General Staff during World War II.[1]

Decorations[]

Distinguished Service Medal ribbon
Legion of Merit ribbon Spanish Campaign Medal ribbon Army of Cuban Occupation ribbon Mexican Border Service Medal ribbon
World War I Victory Medal ribbon American Defense Service ribbon American Campaign Medal ribbon World War II Victory Medal ribbon
1st Row Army Distinguished Service Medal
2nd Row Legion of Merit Spanish Campaign Medal Army of Cuban Occupation Medal Mexican Border Service Medal
3rd Row World War I Victory Medal American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal

References[]

  1. ↑ "Jay Leland Benedict". Arlington National Cemetery. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jlbenedict.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-25. 

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Military offices
Preceded by
William Durward Connor 		Superintendents of the United States Military Academy
1938–1940 		Succeeded by
Robert L. Eichelberger
U.S. Military Academy COA
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