Background
Ward, Benjamin Porter was born on July 2, 1897 in LaFayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry Van Devanter and Nellie Clara (Armbruster) Ward.
Ward, Benjamin Porter was born on July 2, 1897 in LaFayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry Van Devanter and Nellie Clara (Armbruster) Ward.
South.Harry Van Devanter and Nellie Clara (Armbruster) West. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1919. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1927.
1 son, Benjamin Porter. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1919, advanced through grades to captain, 1942, retired, 1950.
Associate professor mechanic engineering Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, 1950-1968, emeritus, since 1968.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1919. Advanced through grades to captain, 1942. Retired, 1950; associate professor mechanical engineering Auburn University, Alabama, 1950—1968.
Emeritus, since 1968.
Member of Columbia Engineering School Alumni Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, American Society Naval Engineers, Masons, Saugahatchee Country (Auburn), New York Yacht (New York City), Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Mary Ellen Estes Moore, May 6, 1928. 1 child Benjamin Porter.