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Revision as of 12:45, 21 February 2013
==Birth== Benjamin(Benny)Rigaud was born June 3,1914 in Albany NY
Education
==Occupation== Benny was a cook all his life
==Marriage & Children== Benny was never married
==Death== Benjamin Rigaud died on Nov. 6, 1992 in an upstairs bedroom in his beloved restaurant.
Obituary
Additional Media
Benny on the right with some of his tent mates in Fort Benning Georgia, courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny out of uniform at Fort Benning Georgia,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny shoulders his pack and gets ready for a hike,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Benny in his fatigues,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
Some of Ben's buddy's taking a break along the road,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast 
More of Ben's Army buddies,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
Sources
Benny served with the Army during WWII. He was a first sergeant in the 801st Tank Destroyer Battalion, he received two bronze stars.
