More detail on this person: Garrison J. Boyle
III, 87, of Bowling Green died Monday October 29,
2012, at Bowling Green Health and Rehab Center.
He became Pvt. Boyle in 1942, when he joined the
U.S. Army. He began training with General George
Patton's brigade at Fort A.P. Hill, and ultimately
served with him in the African desert as a
motorcycle messenger.
He quickly ascended the ranks, went to OCS and
became an aviator. It was at this time that Lt.
Boyle served in the Korean War as a helicopter
pilot.
In 1962 Capt. Boyle and his team of test pilots
set seven world records in the HU1B Huey for
flying faster, higher and longer than anyone else
had done.
He was chosen for, attended and passed astronaut
training, but decided to remain a helicopter pilot
instead. Maj. Boyle was given the honor of being
selected to become aircraft carrier certified
through many takeoffs and landings on its deck.
For this, he was presented with an actual "tail
hook."
In 1967, Lt. Col. Boyle was sent to serve in yet
another combat zone, the Vietnam War. This time
he was a rescue pilot for downed helicopter crews
and ground personnel while flying his helicopter
through nonstop gunfire and Agent Orange.
His military career spanned 32 years. Col. Boyle
was stationed at the Pentagon when he retired in
1974 as the Army's senior test pilot.
His many awards include both the Legion of Merit
and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He and his wife, Julia, settled in Bowling Green,
where he was very active in the VFW and the
American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Martin Boyle;
his daughter, Cathy Kuhns, (George), of Milford;
his daughter-in-law, Judy Boyle of King George;
four grandchildren, Darrel Simpkins, Matthew
Hoover, Michael Boyle and Brian Boyle; and five
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Garrison J.
Boyle IV.
A funeral was held Friday, Nov. 2, in the Storke
Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Jimy Edwards
officiating.
Burial with military honors with follow in
Lakewood Cemetery.
From: Journal Press, The (King George, VA) -
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Burial information: Lakewood Cemetery
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