Lawrence Dale "Larry" Benson

May 16, 1945 - October 28, 2016

Larry Benson passed away from panchreatic cancer while holding the hand of his beloved wife Muriel
on October 28, 2016.

There will be a memorial service for him on November 19, 2016 at Calvary Chapel Church,
14740 Eucalyptus, Hesperia CA.

Larry was one of the original "boat people" who sailed with 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry
aboard the U.S.N.S. General Nelson Walker to Vietnam in July/August 1966.

SP4 Larry Benson in Vietnam

The 1st Battalion website is grateful to Muriel and Brian Benson for their assistance in the preparation of
this memorial to their loving husband and father

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