Benedict Crowell

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.

Early life Benedict Crowell was born on October 21, 1869, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Mary (née Benedict) and William Crowell.

He attended public schools and the Case School of Applied Science. He attended Yale University, where he was admitted to the Zeta Psi fraternity, graduating in 1891 with both a Bachelor of Philosophy and a M.A. in 1918. The indictment was dismissed on January 30, 1925. On January 24, 1931, he was nominated as brigadier general of the United States Army Reserve by President Hoover.

Family life and death Crowell married Julia Cobb, daughter of one of the founders of drug firm Strong, Cobb & Company, of Cleveland in December 1904. They had two children, Florence and Benedict Jr.