Samuel M. Boyce

Samuel Minor Boyce

Personal History

Samuel Boyce was born on February 21, 1947 in Dardanelle, Yell County, AR, USA to parents Charles W. Boyce (1917 – 1996) and Elaine Minor Boyce (May 31, 1920 - Oct. 23, 2014). He had an older brother Charles Clay Boyce (1943-2009). Boyce studied at Arkansas State Teachers College before joining the U.S. Navy.

Military History

Samuel Boyce joined the United States Navy and served as a Petty Officer Third Class (Radioman Third Class) from 1966-1968. His Vietnam tour date began June 15, 1967, in which he served in the A-92-2, River Assault Squadron 9, TF 117 until his death in 1968. His service number was B706457.

Awards and Honors

Samuel Boyce was awarded these honors and awards:

• Purple Heart
• National Defense Service Medal
• Vietnam Campaign Medal
• Vietnam Service Medal

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References:

• https://www.findagrave.com/cgibin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=boyce&GSfn=samuel&GSmn=m&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=4&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=141699352&df=all&
• https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXXT-Y6P
• https://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=413349
• http://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=322831
• http://www.usfallenwarriors.com/index.php?page=directory&rec=102810
• http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2014/oct/26/eagle-scout-project-memorial-yell-county-vietnam-v/
• http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/5108/SAMUEL-M-BOYCE?page=1#remembrances