Bennett Sparks enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserve in 1942, and rose from Seaman Recruit to Chief Petty Officer, before receiving his commission in the Coast Guard. In 1947 he enlisted in the Regular Coast Guard and was commissioned an Ensign. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Rear Admiral in 1974.
Sponsored by:
Bennett
S.
Sparks
October 10, 1925
–
May 22, 2009
Born:
Pittsburgh
,
Pennsylvania
Buried:
Windsor
,
California
Cemetery:
Shiloh Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Bennett S. Sparks, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.