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Benedict, David E.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: November 3, 1937 - October 7, 2014

Biography

David Benedict, from the St. Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation in Hogansburg, New York, served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CVA-11) from October 1958 to July 1961. He was initially assigned to B Division as a boiler tender and then worked in the engineering office as a yeoman. Benedict remained in the Navy after his time aboard Intrepid, serving in various intelligence billets until 1975.

Chronology:
1956
Start Date of Service, Army
1958
End Date of Service, Army
Start Date of Service, Navy
October 1958
Start Date of Service on board Intrepid
July 1961
End Date of Service on board Intrepid
1975
End Date of Service, Navy

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

David E. Benedict Oral History

 Item
Identifier: OHP 034
Scope and Contents David Benedict served aboard Intrepid as a boiler tender in the number two boiler room, and as a yeoman in the engineering office, from October 1958 to July 1961. Benedict began his interview by providing an overview of his service aboard Intrepid, noting the years he was aboard and discussing his first job as a boiler tender in the number two boiler room and his second job as a yeoman in the engineering office. Benedict then spoke about recreation aboard ship and visiting different...
Dates: May 23, 2014