During World War II, Louisa's parents were separated for lengthy periods as they tried to find safety from the Japanese occupation of Burma.

[4] As a "Most Wanted" independence warrior leader, Benson was urged by her people in 1967 to flee Burma to save her life.

She emigrated to the United States by marrying Glenn Campbell Craig, a former classmate from her overseas studies at Tufts University.

After emigrating, Louisa Benson Craig earned a master's degree in international affairs at Columbia University.

After his naval career, he became an entrepreneur, helping found an international school publications enterprise based in California.