Benjamin Witten was an American chemist whose work in chemical research helped shape the development of the U.S. Army's binary weapons system.
In 1966, Witten was selected for a Secretary of the Army fellowship, which allowed him to spend a year conducting research at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Louis's son, (Benjamin's nephew) Edward Witten, would go on to become one of the most influential theoretical physicists of the modern era, renowned for his work in string theory and mathematical physics.
Witten served as a board member of the Anshe Emunah-Aitz Chaim-Tiffereth Israel Congregation (Liberty Jewish Center) in Baltimore.
The American Mizrachi Women's Sarah Ribakow Chapter also paid tribute to Witten, noting his support for the organization through his wife's active involvement.