United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
James Benson
1845 – 1890
James Benson served the U.S. Navy. James was 45 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
20 June 1872 · USS Ossipee · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Ossipee, 20 June 1872. Risking his life, Benson leaped into the sea while the ship was going at a speed of 4 knots and endeavored to save John K. Smith, landsman, of the same vessel, from drowning.
180, 10 October 1872.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
180, 10 October 1872.
On board the U.S.S. Ossipee, 20 June 1872. Risking his life, Benson leaped into the sea while the ship was going at a speed of 4 knots and endeavored to save John K. Smith, landsman, of the same vessel, from drowning.
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