Benjamin R. Marsh, Jr.

Benjamin R. Marsh, Jr.

Infobox Military Person
name = Benjamin Raymond Marsh, Jr.
lived = 11 October 1916 – 7 December 1941
placeofbirth = Lansing, Michigan
placeofdeath = Pearl Harbor, Hawaii


caption =
nickname =
allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1940–1941
rank = Ensign
branch = United States Naval Reserve
commands =
unit = USS "Arizona" (BB-39)
battles = Attack on Pearl Harbor

Benjamin Raymond Marsh, Jr. was born on 11 October 1916 in Lansing, Michigan. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 17 August 1940 at Detroit, Michigan. His enlistment terminated 13 February 1941, and he was appointed midshipman in the Reserve the following day, receiving his commission as ensign on 15 May 1941. Initially assigned to the seaplane tender USS "Tangier" (AV-8), he was transferred on 4 November 1941 to USS "Arizona" (BB-39). Ensign Marsh was declared dead following the attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941.

In 1943, the destroyer escort USS "Marsh" (DE-699) was named in Ens. Marsh's honor, sponsored by his mother, Mrs. Ben R. Marsh.

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