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Type 4 Pottery Grenade in Wooden Box, circa WWII

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 1
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Type 4 Pottery Grenade in wooden box, given to CDR Benson during her time in Sasebo, Japan. Is accompanied by a plaque with explanatory text.

Dates: circa WWII
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Blue and Red Velvet Box with Plaque (for Type 4 Pottery Grenade)

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 2
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A blue and red velvet box with a plaque containing explanatory text regarding the Type 4 Pottery Grenade given to Benson by officials at Sasebo, Japan. Benson was stationed there during 1994 to 1996. The grenade itself is from WWII era while theplaque's date is unknown.

Dates: 1961 - 2015; Other: Majority of material found within 1993 - 2002
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Command and General Staff College (CGSC) Yearbook "The Bell", 1997

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 3
Scope and Contents

Blue leatherbound yearbook with CGSC on the cover with gold lettering and emblem. This is Benson's Yearbook from her graduation from Command and General Staff College, 1997. Featured are the family and inidivudal portraits of Benson and her fellow graduates.

Dates: 1997
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Business Card Binder, circa 1995

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 4
Scope and Contents

A grey binder containing dozens of business cards from Japanese businesses, government officials, and citizens relating to the running of Commande Fleet Activities, Sasesbo, Japan.

Dates: circa 1995
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Ribbons

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 5
Scope and Contents

Group A

Dates: 1961 - 2015; Other: Majority of material found within 1993 - 2002
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Nametag "Benson CO NTTC Meridian"

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 6
Scope and Contents

Group A

Dates: 1961 - 2015; Other: Majority of material found within 1993 - 2002
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Set of 3 Medals

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 7
Scope and Contents

Including Joint Service Commendation medal, medals are attached to one another. Group A.

Dates: 1961 - 2015; Other: Majority of material found within 1993 - 2002
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Set of 3 Medals

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 8
Scope and Contents

Medals are attached to one another, includes Commendation Medal (United States Navy) with service star, Navy Achievement Medal, and National Defense Service medal. Group A

Dates: 1961 - 2015; Other: Majority of material found within 1993 - 2002
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

2 Commander oak leaf devices

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 9
Scope and Contents

Group A

Dates: 1961 - 2015; Other: Majority of material found within 1993 - 2002
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

Joint Chiefs of Staff pin

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Identifier: WV 0579- Series 9- Item Item 10
Scope and Contents

Group A

Dates: 1961 - 2015; Other: Majority of material found within 1993 - 2002
Found in: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives / WV 0579, Sally Ann Weeks Benson Collection / Artifacts

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