Difference between revisions of "Rigard Benjamin"

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Benjamin Rigaud christening picture courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast

==Birth== Benjamin(Benny)Rigaud was born June 3,1914 in Albany NY

==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.

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
Our home away from home,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast
A closer look at our tents with the sides rolled up for ventilation,courtesy of Tom and Maryellen Nagengast

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Benny served with the Army during WWII. He was a first sergeant in the 801st Tank Destroyer Battalion, he received two bronze stars.

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