Background
Bryan, Benjamin Chambers was born on August 16, 1858 in Throggs Neck, New York, United States. Son of Timothy Matlack and Mary Duncan (Chambers) Bryan.
Bryan, Benjamin Chambers was born on August 16, 1858 in Throggs Neck, New York, United States. Son of Timothy Matlack and Mary Duncan (Chambers) Bryan.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1879.
Assistant engineer United States Navy, June 10, 1881. Passed assistant engineer, October 3, 1891. Chief engineer, January 20, 1899.
Transferred to line as Lieutenant, March 3, 1899.
Promoted through grades to rear admiral. Retired August 16, 1922.
Served on Dolphin, Spanish-American War, 1898. Member Naval Examining and Retiring Board