Thomas Benton

Starbase 118
Thomas Benton
Gender: Male Position: Marine Pilot Ship: Starbase 118 Rank: 1st Lieutenant Race: Human Spouse Deceased DoB: Weight: Height: Eye color: Hair Color: Edit this nav

Character Information

• Full Name: Thomas Hart Benton
• Race: Terran
• DoB: 236103.01
• Age: 28
• Gender: Male

Family:

• Father: James Hart Benton
• Mother: Louisa Mott Benton
• Siblings: Louisa Benton Steffes (Sister)
• Spouse: Virginia "Ginny" Hardee Benton (Deceased)

Appearance:

• Height: 6'
• Weight: 210 lbs.
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Blue
• Skin:
• Build:

History:

Thomas Hart Benton was born and raised in the city of St. Louis. He was influenced by an uncle, who was a retired Starfleet officer, to join Starfleet. After attending local schools, Benton entered Starfleet Academy, graduating from the marine officer's course. On his first assignment, he met a teacher named Virginia "Ginny" Hardee. They fell in love and got married. A year later, they had a daughter, whom they named Ann-Marie. When they'd been married four years, Virginia Benton was killed, unfortunately, in a shuttle plane crash, leaving Benton a widower with a three year-old daughter. Both Benton and his daughter had counseling for this tragedy.

Education:

Catholic schools in St. Louis, Mo, N. America, Terra; Starfleet Academy.

Family History:

Thomas Hart Benton is a scion of an old St. Louis family. He has one sibling, his sister Louisa.

Notable Relationships

Virginia "Ginny" Hardee, Benton's late wife, was of Australian origin. She and Thomas Benton were married on 238306.19. Ginny Benton passed away on 238710.01. Ann-Marie Hardee Benton, Benton's daughter, was born on 238409.26. She is now five years old.

Career History

1st Lieutenant

Career Overview Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment Ensign 238909.15 - Present StarBase 118 Ops Marine Officer/Pilot

Professional History:

Graduated from Starfleet Academy (238206.15); commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in SFMC.

• Took further training to be a Peregrine fighter pilot.
• Posted to fighter unit on USS Hood. (238301.01)
• Promoted to 1st Lt. (238706.01)
• 238909.15 - Assigned to 401st Fighter Wing/118th MarDiv/StarBase 118 Ops

Mission History

Missions on Starbase 118: Operations

• A Matter of Honor (2012 Summer Blockbuster)

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