Construction
Benham was laid down 1 September 1936 by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Kearny, New Jersey; launched on 16 April 1938 and sponsored by Mrs. A. I. Dorr, grandniece of Rear Admiral Benham; and commissioned 2 February 1939, with Rear Admiral T. F. Darden in command.
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