Lieutenant Commander (U.S.N. Retired), Roy Boehm, who played a primary role in the formulation of today's US Navy SEAL Teams, passed away on 30 December 2008 after 84 years. Much of Boehm's experiences were documented in his book, "First SEAL."Boehm was a mustang officer. He rose up through the enlisted ranks, eventually becoming a commissioned officer. Boehm ultimately developed and led what would later become the US Navy SEALs.
In 1941, Boehm enlisted in the Navy as a diver. Boehm participated in a number battles and wars, including World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
In 1955, Boehm went through Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) training at the age of 31. UDT's were the precursor to the SEAL Teams.
In 1960, he developed, designed, and led the US Navy's elite special operations force known as the US Navy SEALs.
Boehm was awarded these medals over the duration of his military service: Bronze Star with combat "V", Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation (1942), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (1967), Navy Good Conduct Medal with 3 Stars, China Service Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal w/1 Silver Star/1 Bronze Star/ 1 Arrow Head, Victory Medal WW II, WWII Occupation Medal Navy, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal w/2 Bronze Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, US Vietnam Service Medal, Philippines Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Philippine Liberation Medal, United Nations Korean Medal, United Nations Medal, RVHJ Campaign Medal with Date.
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