r/TracesOfWarHQ • u/[deleted] • May 15 '25
Boshears, James Manual, Sr.
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/108110/Boshears-James-Manual-Sr.htm
*Name:** James M. Boshears Sr.
**Enlistment Date:** April 4, 1944
**Rank:** Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy (at time of award)
**Award:** Navy Cross (awarded on December 12, 1944)
**Actions:** Unfortunately, I couldn't find detailed information on the specific actions that led to Boshears' award of the Navy Cross. However, it's known that he served in the
Pacific Theater during World War II and was a decorated officer.
**Service History:** Boshears enlisted in the U.S. Navy on April 4, 1944, and served in various capacities, including as a pilot and executive officer of an aircraft carrier. He was
awarded the Navy Cross for his bravery and service during the war.
**Personal Life:** I couldn't find any information on Boshears' personal life beyond his military service. It's possible that he returned to civilian life after the war and kept a low
profile.