 For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" in command of his platoon, Benner was awarded the Silver Star, posthumously.The destroyer escort USS "Benner" (DE-551) was named for Second Lieutenant Benner, but her construction was cancelled in 1944 before it could begin.In 1944, the destroyer USS "Benner" (DD-807), in commission from 1945 to 1970, was named in his honor.