Background
Benton, Hugh Arthur was born on October 25, 1929 in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Son of Arthur Ferguson and Marion (Duncan) Benton.
international ventures executive naval officer
Benton, Hugh Arthur was born on October 25, 1929 in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Son of Arthur Ferguson and Marion (Duncan) Benton.
Student, University Rochester, 1947—1948. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy United States Navy, 1952. Advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1974. With United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Program, 1956—1979.
Member staff Commander in Chief United States Pacific Fleet, 1970—1972. Senior member Naval Nuclear Propulsion Exam Board, 1970—1972. Commander Submarine Squadron 15, 1972—1974.
Director Logistics & Security Assistance. Commander chief Pacific, 1974—1977. Commander Submarine Group Six, 1977—1979.
Deputy chief of personnel United States Navy, Washington, 1979—1981. Retired, 1981; manager operating equipment services utility power division Babcock & Wilcox, Barberton, 1982—1983, vice president ventures & licensing, 1983—1990, manager ventures fossil power division, 1990—1991, manager nuclear waste management system waste package development, 1991, Governor Barberton Citizens Hospital Development Fund, from 1982. Board directors Junior Achievement of Akron Area, Inc., Ohio, 1982—1990, Akron-Canton Council Navy League, from 1984.
Member of staff Commander in Chief United States Pacific Fleet as senior. Member Naval Nuclear Propulsion Exam Board, 1970-1972. Member of the United States Naval Alumni Association, Rotary.
Married Nancy Hubbard Benton, October 6, 1956. Children: Anne Benton Madden, Margaret Hubbard.