Benedict Crowell
Benedict Crowell  | |
|---|---|
| United States Assistant Secretary of War | |
| In office 1917–1920  | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson | 
| Preceded by | William Moulton Ingraham | 
| Succeeded by | William Reid Williams | 
| President of the NRA | |
| In office 1930–1931  | |
| Preceded by | Patrick J. Hurley | 
| Succeeded by | G. A. Fraser | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1869 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.  | 
| Died | September 8, 1952 (aged 82) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.  | 
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery | 
| Spouse | |
| Education | Yale University (Ph.D., M.A.) | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States | 
| Branch/service | Army Reserve | 
| Rank | Brigadier general | 
Benedict Crowell (October 21, 1869 – September 8, 1952) was a United States military officer and politician particularly influential in military organization during and following World War I. He was United States Assistant Secretary of War from 1917 to 1920.