US Air Force Maj Emil E Boado, Vietnam Veteran, Born in Chicago, he became a resident of Wilmington, NC.
US Air Force Maj Emil E Boado was a member of the Air Force, Maj Boado served our country until January 14th, 1969 in Thailand at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. He was 34 years old and was married. It was reported that he died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Maj Boado is on panel 35W, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Emil's Parents were Emil, Sr. and his wife, Jean, who resided in the political capitol of the world, Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. Emil was from the Philippines, but his preference was the United States of America to live his life. On March 16, 1934, Jean Boado gave birth to their first child, Emil Edward, Jr. Later a son, Edward, and a daughter, Jacqueline, were welcomed completing the family. Emil, Sr. was an employee of a railroad line. In the thirties, Wilmington, North Carolina, was a railroad town and Emil transferred to this seaport location. He relocated his family to Wilmington when Emil Jr. was seven years old, and enrolled him in the public school system in New Hanover County. As he advanced through the school system, he became very active and excelled in sports. He played high school baseball, soccer and was a member of the New Hanover County State Champion Football Team. In the summer, he played outfield on the Post #10 American Legion Baseball team along with Sonny Jurgensen and other gifted athletes.
In college, he was president of the freshman and junior classes. His classmates described him as a very likable person with a wonderful witty personality. One of his associates in the U.S. Air Force described him as, "extroverted, unable to be embarrassed, witty, corny, family first, talented, great hands (good pilot), dependable, loved by his students and admired by his peers". While attending East Carolina, he enrolled into the U.S. Air Force ROTC program. It was during this time that he was attracted to and married Betty McPhatter a registered nurse from Jacksonville, North Carolina. The James Walker Memorial Hospital was Betty McPhatter Boado's location of nursing service. Their marriage would produce two lovely daughters, Rebecca and Lisa.
Emil excelled in pilot training, while he attended school in Big Spring, Texas. After he completed training, he became an instructor. As he advanced to more sophisticated aircraft, he advanced his schooling at Squadron Officers School in Montgomery, Alabama. They were also impressed with his performance, and retained him as an instructor. His athletic ability led to a job offer as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy. His love for flying was the reason for his demise.
In November 1968, Major Emil Boado Jr had a squadron of 22 US F4 Phantom jets stationed in Florida. Major Boado took his flight of 22 US F4 Phantom jets to Korat, Thailand via Hawaii. This was the first F4 Phantom jet introduced into the Vietnam War. His unit was designated as the 469 TFS, 388 TFW, USAF, USAF, Korat.
Emil Boado and his US F4s were departing Korat Air Base in Thailand on January 14, 1969, when one of the jets crashed. In the first F4 (F4-E 67-0294) loss of the Vietnam War, Emil lost his life. The pilot with him was Lt. Joseph G. Wilson, the son of General(two-star)Joseph Wilson, Director of Air Operations, for South Vietnam also perished in the crash. General Wilson chose Emil as a flying companion for his son. For Major Boado's experience and superior status he was well known, consequently creating a comfort zone for the situation.
Major Emil Edward Boado, Jr. was laid to rest on January 21, 1969, in the Wilmington National Cemetery, Plot 2, # 2228. Emil E. Boado, Jr. is memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 35W, Row 88, in Washington, DC.
NOTE: Writer, Harold Gold Davis is a member of Post #10, American Legion, and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Davis resides with his wife, Alida, in Wilmington, NC with strong ties to Person County.
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR OBITUARY - MAJ EMIL BOADO DIES IN THAILAND.
Maj Emil Edward Boado, 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, died in Thailand, Southeast Asia, 14 January 1969. He was born in Chicago, Illinois March 16, 1934 and son of Jean Wilczek Boado, Chicago, Illinois, and the late Emil Asperin Boado. He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church of Wilmington. Suvivors include his widow, Mrs Betty McPhatter Boado of Jacksonville; two daughters, Miss Rebecca Gail Boado of the home and Miss Lisa Gay Boado of Jacksonville; his Mother, Mrs Jean Wilczek Boado of Chicago, Illinois, one brother, Eddie Boado of Charleston, SC and one sister; Mrs Jackie Boado Clark of Greenville, SC. The family will be at 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, pending arrival of the body. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Andrews Mortuary, Wimington.
Emil was a friend, and fellow fighter pilot, but more important, a great father and husband. Emil was a gifted and decent human being who died in the defense of his country. He will be forever missed. P.J.White.
He served with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388 Tactical Fighter Wing, USAF, Korat, Thailand.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
US Air Force Maj Emil E Boado was a member of the Air Force, Maj Boado served our country until January 14th, 1969 in Thailand at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. He was 34 years old and was married. It was reported that he died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Maj Boado is on panel 35W, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Emil's Parents were Emil, Sr. and his wife, Jean, who resided in the political capitol of the world, Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. Emil was from the Philippines, but his preference was the United States of America to live his life. On March 16, 1934, Jean Boado gave birth to their first child, Emil Edward, Jr. Later a son, Edward, and a daughter, Jacqueline, were welcomed completing the family. Emil, Sr. was an employee of a railroad line. In the thirties, Wilmington, North Carolina, was a railroad town and Emil transferred to this seaport location. He relocated his family to Wilmington when Emil Jr. was seven years old, and enrolled him in the public school system in New Hanover County. As he advanced through the school system, he became very active and excelled in sports. He played high school baseball, soccer and was a member of the New Hanover County State Champion Football Team. In the summer, he played outfield on the Post #10 American Legion Baseball team along with Sonny Jurgensen and other gifted athletes.
In college, he was president of the freshman and junior classes. His classmates described him as a very likable person with a wonderful witty personality. One of his associates in the U.S. Air Force described him as, "extroverted, unable to be embarrassed, witty, corny, family first, talented, great hands (good pilot), dependable, loved by his students and admired by his peers". While attending East Carolina, he enrolled into the U.S. Air Force ROTC program. It was during this time that he was attracted to and married Betty McPhatter a registered nurse from Jacksonville, North Carolina. The James Walker Memorial Hospital was Betty McPhatter Boado's location of nursing service. Their marriage would produce two lovely daughters, Rebecca and Lisa.
Emil excelled in pilot training, while he attended school in Big Spring, Texas. After he completed training, he became an instructor. As he advanced to more sophisticated aircraft, he advanced his schooling at Squadron Officers School in Montgomery, Alabama. They were also impressed with his performance, and retained him as an instructor. His athletic ability led to a job offer as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy. His love for flying was the reason for his demise.
In November 1968, Major Emil Boado Jr had a squadron of 22 US F4 Phantom jets stationed in Florida. Major Boado took his flight of 22 US F4 Phantom jets to Korat, Thailand via Hawaii. This was the first F4 Phantom jet introduced into the Vietnam War. His unit was designated as the 469 TFS, 388 TFW, USAF, USAF, Korat.
Emil Boado and his US F4s were departing Korat Air Base in Thailand on January 14, 1969, when one of the jets crashed. In the first F4 (F4-E 67-0294) loss of the Vietnam War, Emil lost his life. The pilot with him was Lt. Joseph G. Wilson, the son of General(two-star)Joseph Wilson, Director of Air Operations, for South Vietnam also perished in the crash. General Wilson chose Emil as a flying companion for his son. For Major Boado's experience and superior status he was well known, consequently creating a comfort zone for the situation.
Major Emil Edward Boado, Jr. was laid to rest on January 21, 1969, in the Wilmington National Cemetery, Plot 2, # 2228. Emil E. Boado, Jr. is memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 35W, Row 88, in Washington, DC.
NOTE: Writer, Harold Gold Davis is a member of Post #10, American Legion, and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Davis resides with his wife, Alida, in Wilmington, NC with strong ties to Person County.
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR OBITUARY - MAJ EMIL BOADO DIES IN THAILAND.
Maj Emil Edward Boado, 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, died in Thailand, Southeast Asia, 14 January 1969. He was born in Chicago, Illinois March 16, 1934 and son of Jean Wilczek Boado, Chicago, Illinois, and the late Emil Asperin Boado. He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church of Wilmington. Suvivors include his widow, Mrs Betty McPhatter Boado of Jacksonville; two daughters, Miss Rebecca Gail Boado of the home and Miss Lisa Gay Boado of Jacksonville; his Mother, Mrs Jean Wilczek Boado of Chicago, Illinois, one brother, Eddie Boado of Charleston, SC and one sister; Mrs Jackie Boado Clark of Greenville, SC. The family will be at 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, pending arrival of the body. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Andrews Mortuary, Wimington.
Emil was a friend, and fellow fighter pilot, but more important, a great father and husband. Emil was a gifted and decent human being who died in the defense of his country. He will be forever missed. P.J.White.
He served with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388 Tactical Fighter Wing, USAF, Korat, Thailand.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
US Air Force Maj Emil E Boado, Vietnam Veteran, Born in Chicago, he became a resident of Wilmington, NC.
US Air Force Maj Emil E Boado was a member of the Air Force, Maj Boado served our country until January 14th, 1969 in Thailand at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. He was 34 years old and was married. It was reported that he died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Maj Boado is on panel 35W, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Emil's Parents were Emil, Sr. and his wife, Jean, who resided in the political capitol of the world, Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. Emil was from the Philippines, but his preference was the United States of America to live his life. On March 16, 1934, Jean Boado gave birth to their first child, Emil Edward, Jr. Later a son, Edward, and a daughter, Jacqueline, were welcomed completing the family. Emil, Sr. was an employee of a railroad line. In the thirties, Wilmington, North Carolina, was a railroad town and Emil transferred to this seaport location. He relocated his family to Wilmington when Emil Jr. was seven years old, and enrolled him in the public school system in New Hanover County. As he advanced through the school system, he became very active and excelled in sports. He played high school baseball, soccer and was a member of the New Hanover County State Champion Football Team. In the summer, he played outfield on the Post #10 American Legion Baseball team along with Sonny Jurgensen and other gifted athletes.
In college, he was president of the freshman and junior classes. His classmates described him as a very likable person with a wonderful witty personality. One of his associates in the U.S. Air Force described him as, "extroverted, unable to be embarrassed, witty, corny, family first, talented, great hands (good pilot), dependable, loved by his students and admired by his peers". While attending East Carolina, he enrolled into the U.S. Air Force ROTC program. It was during this time that he was attracted to and married Betty McPhatter a registered nurse from Jacksonville, North Carolina. The James Walker Memorial Hospital was Betty McPhatter Boado's location of nursing service. Their marriage would produce two lovely daughters, Rebecca and Lisa.
Emil excelled in pilot training, while he attended school in Big Spring, Texas. After he completed training, he became an instructor. As he advanced to more sophisticated aircraft, he advanced his schooling at Squadron Officers School in Montgomery, Alabama. They were also impressed with his performance, and retained him as an instructor. His athletic ability led to a job offer as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy. His love for flying was the reason for his demise.
In November 1968, Major Emil Boado Jr had a squadron of 22 US F4 Phantom jets stationed in Florida. Major Boado took his flight of 22 US F4 Phantom jets to Korat, Thailand via Hawaii. This was the first F4 Phantom jet introduced into the Vietnam War. His unit was designated as the 469 TFS, 388 TFW, USAF, USAF, Korat.
Emil Boado and his US F4s were departing Korat Air Base in Thailand on January 14, 1969, when one of the jets crashed. In the first F4 (F4-E 67-0294) loss of the Vietnam War, Emil lost his life. The pilot with him was Lt. Joseph G. Wilson, the son of General(two-star)Joseph Wilson, Director of Air Operations, for South Vietnam also perished in the crash. General Wilson chose Emil as a flying companion for his son. For Major Boado's experience and superior status he was well known, consequently creating a comfort zone for the situation.
Major Emil Edward Boado, Jr. was laid to rest on January 21, 1969, in the Wilmington National Cemetery, Plot 2, # 2228. Emil E. Boado, Jr. is memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 35W, Row 88, in Washington, DC.
NOTE: Writer, Harold Gold Davis is a member of Post #10, American Legion, and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Davis resides with his wife, Alida, in Wilmington, NC with strong ties to Person County.
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR OBITUARY - MAJ EMIL BOADO DIES IN THAILAND.
Maj Emil Edward Boado, 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, died in Thailand, Southeast Asia, 14 January 1969. He was born in Chicago, Illinois March 16, 1934 and son of Jean Wilczek Boado, Chicago, Illinois, and the late Emil Asperin Boado. He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church of Wilmington. Suvivors include his widow, Mrs Betty McPhatter Boado of Jacksonville; two daughters, Miss Rebecca Gail Boado of the home and Miss Lisa Gay Boado of Jacksonville; his Mother, Mrs Jean Wilczek Boado of Chicago, Illinois, one brother, Eddie Boado of Charleston, SC and one sister; Mrs Jackie Boado Clark of Greenville, SC. The family will be at 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, pending arrival of the body. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Andrews Mortuary, Wimington.
Emil was a friend, and fellow fighter pilot, but more important, a great father and husband. Emil was a gifted and decent human being who died in the defense of his country. He will be forever missed. P.J.White.
He served with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388 Tactical Fighter Wing, USAF, Korat, Thailand.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
US Air Force Maj Emil E Boado was a member of the Air Force, Maj Boado served our country until January 14th, 1969 in Thailand at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. He was 34 years old and was married. It was reported that he died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Maj Boado is on panel 35W, line 088 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Emil's Parents were Emil, Sr. and his wife, Jean, who resided in the political capitol of the world, Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. Emil was from the Philippines, but his preference was the United States of America to live his life. On March 16, 1934, Jean Boado gave birth to their first child, Emil Edward, Jr. Later a son, Edward, and a daughter, Jacqueline, were welcomed completing the family. Emil, Sr. was an employee of a railroad line. In the thirties, Wilmington, North Carolina, was a railroad town and Emil transferred to this seaport location. He relocated his family to Wilmington when Emil Jr. was seven years old, and enrolled him in the public school system in New Hanover County. As he advanced through the school system, he became very active and excelled in sports. He played high school baseball, soccer and was a member of the New Hanover County State Champion Football Team. In the summer, he played outfield on the Post #10 American Legion Baseball team along with Sonny Jurgensen and other gifted athletes.
In college, he was president of the freshman and junior classes. His classmates described him as a very likable person with a wonderful witty personality. One of his associates in the U.S. Air Force described him as, "extroverted, unable to be embarrassed, witty, corny, family first, talented, great hands (good pilot), dependable, loved by his students and admired by his peers". While attending East Carolina, he enrolled into the U.S. Air Force ROTC program. It was during this time that he was attracted to and married Betty McPhatter a registered nurse from Jacksonville, North Carolina. The James Walker Memorial Hospital was Betty McPhatter Boado's location of nursing service. Their marriage would produce two lovely daughters, Rebecca and Lisa.
Emil excelled in pilot training, while he attended school in Big Spring, Texas. After he completed training, he became an instructor. As he advanced to more sophisticated aircraft, he advanced his schooling at Squadron Officers School in Montgomery, Alabama. They were also impressed with his performance, and retained him as an instructor. His athletic ability led to a job offer as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy. His love for flying was the reason for his demise.
In November 1968, Major Emil Boado Jr had a squadron of 22 US F4 Phantom jets stationed in Florida. Major Boado took his flight of 22 US F4 Phantom jets to Korat, Thailand via Hawaii. This was the first F4 Phantom jet introduced into the Vietnam War. His unit was designated as the 469 TFS, 388 TFW, USAF, USAF, Korat.
Emil Boado and his US F4s were departing Korat Air Base in Thailand on January 14, 1969, when one of the jets crashed. In the first F4 (F4-E 67-0294) loss of the Vietnam War, Emil lost his life. The pilot with him was Lt. Joseph G. Wilson, the son of General(two-star)Joseph Wilson, Director of Air Operations, for South Vietnam also perished in the crash. General Wilson chose Emil as a flying companion for his son. For Major Boado's experience and superior status he was well known, consequently creating a comfort zone for the situation.
Major Emil Edward Boado, Jr. was laid to rest on January 21, 1969, in the Wilmington National Cemetery, Plot 2, # 2228. Emil E. Boado, Jr. is memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 35W, Row 88, in Washington, DC.
NOTE: Writer, Harold Gold Davis is a member of Post #10, American Legion, and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Davis resides with his wife, Alida, in Wilmington, NC with strong ties to Person County.
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR OBITUARY - MAJ EMIL BOADO DIES IN THAILAND.
Maj Emil Edward Boado, 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, died in Thailand, Southeast Asia, 14 January 1969. He was born in Chicago, Illinois March 16, 1934 and son of Jean Wilczek Boado, Chicago, Illinois, and the late Emil Asperin Boado. He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church of Wilmington. Suvivors include his widow, Mrs Betty McPhatter Boado of Jacksonville; two daughters, Miss Rebecca Gail Boado of the home and Miss Lisa Gay Boado of Jacksonville; his Mother, Mrs Jean Wilczek Boado of Chicago, Illinois, one brother, Eddie Boado of Charleston, SC and one sister; Mrs Jackie Boado Clark of Greenville, SC. The family will be at 511 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, pending arrival of the body. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Andrews Mortuary, Wimington.
Emil was a friend, and fellow fighter pilot, but more important, a great father and husband. Emil was a gifted and decent human being who died in the defense of his country. He will be forever missed. P.J.White.
He served with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388 Tactical Fighter Wing, USAF, Korat, Thailand.
He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Air Medal with Multiple Oak Leaf Clusters.
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