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Rafael Celestino Benítez

Rafael Celestino Benítez

American military officer
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benítez was a highly decorated American submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the USS Cochino during the Cold War. After retiring from the navy, he was Pan American World Airways' vice... Wikipedia
Born: March 9, 1917, Juncos, Puerto Rico
Died: March 6, 1999 (age 81 years), Easton, MD