THE WALL OF FACES

SP4 Edward J. Boivin served with the 506th Signal Detachment, 362nd Signal Company, 39th Signal Battalion, 2nd Signal Group, 1st Signal Brigade, U.S. Army Republic of Vietnam. Boivin was a technician on the Brigade’s troposcatter systems deployed throughout South Vietnam. The systems provided voice channels over long distances where line-of-sight signals were obstructed. The location of some troposcatter sites were in remote places, and Brigade personnel had to provide for their own security. On November 24, 1966, Boivin was riding in an M35 series 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck on an ammunition run on National Route QL-11 from Cam Ly Airfield back to their signal site at Pra Lean on Hill 1548 in Tuyen Duc Province when the convoy was ambushed by a hostile force approximately seven miles southeast of Dalat. During the engagement, Boivin sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Eight civilian workers traveling in the convoy were also killed, and six military and seven civilians were wounded. The attackers managed to destroy four vehicles and inflict damage on seven others. [Sourced at coffeltdatabase.org and “Operational Report, Lessons Learned, 1st Signal Brigade (USASTRATCOM) for Quarterly Period Ending 31 January 1967” at archive.com; also, “20 Die As Vietcong Ambush A Convoy.” The New York Times (New York, NY), November 24, 1966]

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POSTED ON 2.29.2024

POSTED BY: A Volunteer Picture Gatherer

EDWARD BOIVIN- REMEMBERED BY THE RUMFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The towns of Mexico and Rumford, in western Maine, are bisected by the Swift River and the Androscoggin River. It was in Mexico where Edward Boivin lived and graduated in 1962 from Mexico High School. Thanks to the staff at Rumford Historical Society for Edward’s class photo and uniformed Army picture.

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POSTED ON 3.13.2023

POSTED BY: Bobby Doerr

US Army

I served with Ed on Pr'Line mountain in Vietnam. A fine friend lost to a wasted senseless war. You are not forgotten Ed. Rest in peace.

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POSTED ON 9.7.2022

POSTED BY: Steve Brown

School Days

Eddie
I remember playing Little League ball with you on the Mexico Braves. You were the first soldier our little town lost. You are not forgotten.

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POSTED ON 7.24.2021

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you....

Thank your your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Jim Hine is especially poignant. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

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