NameEdward Napoleon Benoit
BirthMar 4, 1923, Taftville, Conn.
DeathSep 16, 2016
Spouses
1Merle Alice Gilfillan
BirthFeb 4, 1922, Port Carbon, Pa.
DeathFeb 5, 1996
BurialIndiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa.
FatherAlvin E. Gilfillan
MotherHelen A. Wile
MarriageSep 29, 1945, Naval Training Chapel, Newport, RI
ChildrenHelen Louise
 Barbara Ann
 Charles E.
 Anna Marie
 Teresa M.
Notes for Edward Napoleon Benoit
Eddie served during WWII with the Navy Amphibious Landing Force in the Pacific Theater, and was discharged as a Chief Petty Officer in July of 1947. He was involved in golf course construction and was a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Assocition for 47 years. He was also a Scoutmaster. “Eddie told millions of jokes — some of them funny.”
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