Fred G. Benning
Fred G. Benning | |
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Benning while mayor of Neligh, Nebraska, c. 1948–1952 | |
| Mayor of Neligh, Nebraska | |
| In office April 22, 1948 – April 29, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Elven A. Butterfield |
| Succeeded by | Walter Bradley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1900 Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1974 (aged 74) Neligh, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | New Lutheran Cemetery Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Spouse | Florence M. Reiter |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross World War I Victory Medal Croix de Guerre |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Machine Gun Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Fred G. Benning (January 12, 1900 – May 17, 1974) was a United States Army soldier during World War I, businessman, and public servant. For his heroic actions while deployed in France with the American Expeditionary Forces, Benning was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by President Woodrow Wilson. Later in life, Benning served two terms as mayor of Neligh, Nebraska. Since 2025, Benning has been the new namesake of Fort Moore, a U.S. military base near Columbus, Georgia.