The Creighton News 3 July 1952
DUANE BOLL IS KILLED IN ACTION IN KOREAN WAR
Duane Lee Boll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boll, and a former resident of the Creighton vicinity, was killed in Korea while attempting to bring back a wounded comrade.
He was a sergeant in the Marines at the time of his death. He had previously been wounded, but had been returned to action.
He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Duane Lee Boll was born to Edward O. and Minnie K. Boll at Creighton, Sept. 16, 1931. His mother, Mrs. Boll, was Minnie Hoppe prior to her marriage.
The family moved to Scribner in 1938. Duane graduated with the class of 1949. He attended the University of Nebraska one semester, then, enlisted in the Marines, Jan. 24, 1951. He went overseas in July 1951 and into active duty in Korea in August.
Surviving are his parents; his brother, Don E.; seven sisters, Genene of Salt Lake City, Laura Ellen of Omaha, Rannita Jo, Leada Mae, Diane Kay, Christie Rae and Ann Adell, all at home; and his grandmother, Ella Boll, Fremont.
Funeral services with full military honors were conducted at Scribner, June 8 with interment there.
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Silver Star ~ Awarded for actions during the Korean War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Duane Lee Boll (MCSN: 1175905), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 and 9 April 1952. Learning that the leader of an ambushed patrol had failed to return from hostile territory, Sergeant Boll unhesitatingly volunteered as a member of a rescue party although keenly aware that the route lay through hazardous terrain infested by numerically superior enemy forces. When the body of the patrol leader was discovered, Sergeant Boll bravely exposed himself to intense hostile machine gun, mortar and small arms fire in an effort to locate a route to friendly lines and continued to search for a trail until he was mortally wounded by the enemy. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless devotion to the fulfillment of a vital task, Sergeant Boll served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, 1st Marine Division: Serial 14152 (May 27, 1952)
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DUANE BOLL IS KILLED IN ACTION IN KOREAN WAR
Duane Lee Boll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boll, and a former resident of the Creighton vicinity, was killed in Korea while attempting to bring back a wounded comrade.
He was a sergeant in the Marines at the time of his death. He had previously been wounded, but had been returned to action.
He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Duane Lee Boll was born to Edward O. and Minnie K. Boll at Creighton, Sept. 16, 1931. His mother, Mrs. Boll, was Minnie Hoppe prior to her marriage.
The family moved to Scribner in 1938. Duane graduated with the class of 1949. He attended the University of Nebraska one semester, then, enlisted in the Marines, Jan. 24, 1951. He went overseas in July 1951 and into active duty in Korea in August.
Surviving are his parents; his brother, Don E.; seven sisters, Genene of Salt Lake City, Laura Ellen of Omaha, Rannita Jo, Leada Mae, Diane Kay, Christie Rae and Ann Adell, all at home; and his grandmother, Ella Boll, Fremont.
Funeral services with full military honors were conducted at Scribner, June 8 with interment there.
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Silver Star ~ Awarded for actions during the Korean War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Duane Lee Boll (MCSN: 1175905), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 and 9 April 1952. Learning that the leader of an ambushed patrol had failed to return from hostile territory, Sergeant Boll unhesitatingly volunteered as a member of a rescue party although keenly aware that the route lay through hazardous terrain infested by numerically superior enemy forces. When the body of the patrol leader was discovered, Sergeant Boll bravely exposed himself to intense hostile machine gun, mortar and small arms fire in an effort to locate a route to friendly lines and continued to search for a trail until he was mortally wounded by the enemy. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless devotion to the fulfillment of a vital task, Sergeant Boll served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, 1st Marine Division: Serial 14152 (May 27, 1952)
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The Creighton News 3 July 1952
DUANE BOLL IS KILLED IN ACTION IN KOREAN WAR
Duane Lee Boll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boll, and a former resident of the Creighton vicinity, was killed in Korea while attempting to bring back a wounded comrade.
He was a sergeant in the Marines at the time of his death. He had previously been wounded, but had been returned to action.
He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Duane Lee Boll was born to Edward O. and Minnie K. Boll at Creighton, Sept. 16, 1931. His mother, Mrs. Boll, was Minnie Hoppe prior to her marriage.
The family moved to Scribner in 1938. Duane graduated with the class of 1949. He attended the University of Nebraska one semester, then, enlisted in the Marines, Jan. 24, 1951. He went overseas in July 1951 and into active duty in Korea in August.
Surviving are his parents; his brother, Don E.; seven sisters, Genene of Salt Lake City, Laura Ellen of Omaha, Rannita Jo, Leada Mae, Diane Kay, Christie Rae and Ann Adell, all at home; and his grandmother, Ella Boll, Fremont.
Funeral services with full military honors were conducted at Scribner, June 8 with interment there.
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Silver Star ~ Awarded for actions during the Korean War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Duane Lee Boll (MCSN: 1175905), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 and 9 April 1952. Learning that the leader of an ambushed patrol had failed to return from hostile territory, Sergeant Boll unhesitatingly volunteered as a member of a rescue party although keenly aware that the route lay through hazardous terrain infested by numerically superior enemy forces. When the body of the patrol leader was discovered, Sergeant Boll bravely exposed himself to intense hostile machine gun, mortar and small arms fire in an effort to locate a route to friendly lines and continued to search for a trail until he was mortally wounded by the enemy. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless devotion to the fulfillment of a vital task, Sergeant Boll served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, 1st Marine Division: Serial 14152 (May 27, 1952)
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DUANE BOLL IS KILLED IN ACTION IN KOREAN WAR
Duane Lee Boll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boll, and a former resident of the Creighton vicinity, was killed in Korea while attempting to bring back a wounded comrade.
He was a sergeant in the Marines at the time of his death. He had previously been wounded, but had been returned to action.
He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Duane Lee Boll was born to Edward O. and Minnie K. Boll at Creighton, Sept. 16, 1931. His mother, Mrs. Boll, was Minnie Hoppe prior to her marriage.
The family moved to Scribner in 1938. Duane graduated with the class of 1949. He attended the University of Nebraska one semester, then, enlisted in the Marines, Jan. 24, 1951. He went overseas in July 1951 and into active duty in Korea in August.
Surviving are his parents; his brother, Don E.; seven sisters, Genene of Salt Lake City, Laura Ellen of Omaha, Rannita Jo, Leada Mae, Diane Kay, Christie Rae and Ann Adell, all at home; and his grandmother, Ella Boll, Fremont.
Funeral services with full military honors were conducted at Scribner, June 8 with interment there.
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Silver Star ~ Awarded for actions during the Korean War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Duane Lee Boll (MCSN: 1175905), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 and 9 April 1952. Learning that the leader of an ambushed patrol had failed to return from hostile territory, Sergeant Boll unhesitatingly volunteered as a member of a rescue party although keenly aware that the route lay through hazardous terrain infested by numerically superior enemy forces. When the body of the patrol leader was discovered, Sergeant Boll bravely exposed himself to intense hostile machine gun, mortar and small arms fire in an effort to locate a route to friendly lines and continued to search for a trail until he was mortally wounded by the enemy. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless devotion to the fulfillment of a vital task, Sergeant Boll served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
General Orders: Commanding General, 1st Marine Division: Serial 14152 (May 27, 1952)
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