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    1. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017

      Nels “Benny” Benson’s #WWII #OSS service made him an expert in sabotage, special warfare & counterinsurgency. http://1.usa.gov/1XkD0vt  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/thKOzry3tV

      20 replies 130 retweets 481 likes
    2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      A native of Eagle Bend, Minnesota, Benny studied chemistry & math @HamlineU before joining the @USArmy in 1942 & OSS in 1943. #OSS75

      7 replies 25 retweets 62 likes
    3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
      Replying to @CIA

      After serving in Egypt, Benny parachuted into German-occupied Yugoslavia with a group of Marshal Tito’s partisans. #OSS75pic.twitter.com/oANsWtaPOP

      9 replies 33 retweets 83 likes
      CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017

      At airstrip behind enemy lines, Benny was in charge of evacuating 2000+ downed Allied airmen, political escapees, & partisans. #WWII #OSS75

      11:42 AM - 9 Jun 2017
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        2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          Benny also taught Italian partisans weapons & demolitions. He was awarded the Bronze Star & Bronze Arrowhead. #WWII #OSS75pic.twitter.com/CqpS0guUeC

          3 replies 37 retweets 90 likes
        3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          After #WWII Benny moved to Strategic Services Unit (#OSS successor) & recruited & managed agents in Asia. http://bit.ly/2sLve1o  #OSS75

          9 replies 24 retweets 53 likes
        4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          Oct 1946: SSU field personnel were transferred to Central Intelligence Group. Sept 1947: CIG turned into CIA. http://bit.ly/2sL5XEy  #OSS75

          3 replies 21 retweets 46 likes
        5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          Benny then served at CIA HQ & overseas. Jobs included: Intel assistant Ops officer in Europe Senior sabotage-training officer #OSS75

          2 replies 23 retweets 48 likes
        6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          1961: While training Cuban exiles for Bay of Pigs invasion, explosive charge he was making burst into flames. http://1.usa.gov/23XmdyT  #OSS75

          2 replies 33 retweets 50 likes
        7. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          To protect nearby personnel Benny moved the burning mixture from other highly volatile materials & suffered fatal burns. #OSS75

          7 replies 28 retweets 58 likes
        8. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          Benny clung to life for a few weeks before succumbing to his injuries. He died on May 13, 1961. #OSS75

          10 replies 33 retweets 161 likes
        9. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 9 Jun 2017
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          Benny was awarded our Distinguished Intel Cross & Intelligence Star. He is 1 of our 125 Memorial Wall stars. http://1.usa.gov/1XkD0vt  #OSS75pic.twitter.com/ZywSCwGHzw

          19 replies 62 retweets 332 likes
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        1. Al-ameen‏ @Mr_B212 9 Jun 2017
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          He was definitely a legend.

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        1. #HudaNama‏ @Asparklingspark 9 Jun 2017
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          Pha ji aa ki aa?

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