More detail on this person: Gregory A. Benoit,
56, of Clear Lake, died Monday, April 22, 2002 at
his home. A memorial graveside service was held
Tuesday, April 30, 11 a.m. at Ft. Snelling
National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis,
Minn. As to his wishes, the body has been
cremated. Memorials may be made to the
Veterans Administration P.T.S.D. Clinic.
Greg was born Oct. 1, 1945, at Detroit, Mich., the
son of Joseph and Anastasia (DeCormier) Benoit.
He attended Wayne State University and following
college entered the United States Army on Aug. 2,
1966. He served five years as a combat helicopter
pilot with the rank of CW2. He served in the
Republic of Vietnam. While in the service he
earned a National Defense Service Medal, a Good
Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam
Campaign Medal with sixty devices, Silver Star
Medal, Army Aviation Badge, Air Medal with 1st
through 27th Oak Leaf Clusters, Expert Badge, 45
Caliber Pistols and M16 Rifle. After the Vietnam
tour he was transferred to Germany and promoted
to rank of Captain. Following the service he
lived in California, Nevada, Michigan and moved to
Clear Lake the summer of 2001.
Greg is survived by two brothers, Philip Benoit of
California and Anthony Benoit of Nevada; four
sisters, Mary Nadeau and Cecilia Gram of
Michigan, Annette Erwin of Nevada, and Cynthia
Branner of California.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents.
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