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William Michael Benkert (24 April 1923 in Chicago - 14 December 1989 in McLean) was a American Admiral in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He retired in 1978 as a Rear Admiral.

Awards

 * Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
 * National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
 * Secretary of the Treasury Commendation for Achievement
 * Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
 * American Campaign Medal
 * American Defense Service Medal
 * Antarctica Service Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal