Southampton in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. Colonel Lawrence R. Boyll, Sr.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2019
1. Lt. Colonel Lawrence R. Boyll, Sr. Marker
This flagpole
in memory of
Lt. Colonel Lawrence R. Boyll, Sr.
1903 - 1991
Chaplain-U.S. Army Air Corps
After serving this Methodist congregation from 1940, he
enlisted as Chaplain in the Armed Services in 1942. Taking
part in operations in New Guinea, the Philippines and Iwo
Jima, he witnessed the Japanese surrender delegation. He
was sent to Japan prior to the surrender, being one of
the first to land at Atsugi Naval Air Base. He served in
Tokyo until 1955 and Hawaii until 1962, after which he
retired from active duty.
Erected by Hamptons United Methodist Church.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 40° 53.308′ N, 72° 23.424′ W. Marker is in Southampton, New York, in Suffolk County. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street and Post Crossing, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is on the Hamptons
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North End Graveyard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General William Erskine Headquarters (about 400 feet away); The Old Fort (about 800 feet away); 1707 Meeting House (approx. ¼ mile away); Southampton World War II and Korean War Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Southampton World War I Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Pyrrhus Concer (approx. half a mile away); First Watermill (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2019
2. Lt. Colonel Lawrence R. Boyll, Sr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
