More detail on this person: Benny J Archuleta
age 63 died: 8/6/2005 in Dallas, TX from cancer.
Benny James Archuleta passed away in Dallas
August 6, 2005 due to cancer. A 21 year Army
veteran, Benny spent two tours in Vietnam, the
second as a Chinook pilot with A/159 ASHC during
1970-1971. He attended flight class 69-20. His A &
D include three Bronze Stars, one w/V device,
numerous Air Medals, Airborne Wings and Ranger
Tab. He retired as a Major in 1981, returned to
school, received a teaching certificate from
UT-Austin and taught ROTC in Tyler and Dallas, TX.
Benny is survived by his wife Loana, sons James
and Benny JR, stepsons Carlton and Andrew
Frosch, stepdaughter Virginia Woody, his mother,
four brothers, three sisters and six grand
children. Benny was laid to rest in the DFW
National Cemetary.
From: Mike Sheuerman
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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