ROBERT G. BENGSTON, LTJG, USN

Robert Bengston '60

Date of birth: September 28, 1937

Date of death: May 14, 1963

Age: 25

Lucky Bag

From the 1960 Lucky Bag:

ROBERT GLENN BENGSTON

Newport, Rhode Island

"Benger" came to the Academy from Severn Prep School. He took an active part in many activities, one of which was becoming an indispensable member of the varsity tennis squad. In addition to extracurricular activities, "Benger" will be best remembered for his ready smile, easygoing manner, and his tenacious approach to academics. The fact that Bob never accepted anything less than perfection in anything he attempted soon attracted the admiration of the people who worked with him. "Benger" plans to follow his family tradition and wear the "Wings of Gold" of a Navy pilot. His winning spirit will make him more than a match for anything in the future. Good sailing, Bob!

ROBERT GLENN BENGSTON

Newport, Rhode Island

"Benger" came to the Academy from Severn Prep School. He took an active part in many activities, one of which was becoming an indispensable member of the varsity tennis squad. In addition to extracurricular activities, "Benger" will be best remembered for his ready smile, easygoing manner, and his tenacious approach to academics. The fact that Bob never accepted anything less than perfection in anything he attempted soon attracted the admiration of the people who worked with him. "Benger" plans to follow his family tradition and wear the "Wings of Gold" of a Navy pilot. His winning spirit will make him more than a match for anything in the future. Good sailing, Bob!

Shipmate

From USNA '60 Memorial Site:

Continuing with the sad news, we now pay our last tribute to another friend and classmate, Bob Bengston. Bob was killed in an aircraft accident while operating off USS Ranger (CV 61) in WestPac. The description of Bob in our Lucky Bag serves as a most appropriate eulogy: "Good Ole Benger - his winning spirit will make him more than a match for anything in the future." It was unfortunate that his future was so shortlived. Bob is survived by his widow, two children and parents, Capt. and Mrs. R. C. Bengston of Arlington, VA. To them we extend our deep sympathies. Shipmate, August 1963

According to Ranger's log (page 43), he was a member of Fighter Squadron (VF) 91. He was piloting a F-8C that crashed in 2,400 fathoms of water at 28°00.8'N, 137°06'E.

Bob has a memory marker in the Naval Academy cemetery.

Class of 1960

Robert is one of 28 members of the Class of 1960 on Virtual Memorial Hall.