North High School Wall of Honor Monty Joe Boitnott Left during Class of August, 1939 Would have graduated in January, 1940; GED
Research done by Claradell Shedd, class of 1953. Memoirs (hyperlinked) by Monty Joe Boitnott as written for Bob and Jennifer Snell, nephew/niece.
Monty Joe Boitnott Joe left North High in 1939, but received his GED at a later date. He served in both the Army and the Air Force. His service number was 20705108. His next of kin was shown as living at 1331 5th Street, Des Moines, IA. He retired in 1973 as a Master Sergeant. Joined Army with Company D, 168th Regiment, 34th Division, as a machine gunner. Made three beach landings: Algiers, 1942; Salerno, 1943; and Anzio, 1943. Wounded at Casino, Italy. Served in the Korean War. Retired from active duty in 1973. Cpl. Joe Boitnott served with Company D, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Division, in North African and Italian campaigns. Joe Boitnott has written his memoirs, and they have been recorded and presented by his nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Bob and Jenny) Snell of CA. Take the time to read the myriad of details that Joe has recounted for all of us. You will be impressed and overwhelmed with the detail he has given for us to relive and remember his military career. Memoirs of Monty Joe Boitnott, class of 1939-1940 "I wish to proudly state that I took part in the largest, most violent conflict known to mankind. And we won." Joe flew in Patches I and Patches II
1939/Iowa National Guard Camp Claiborne, LA U.S. Air Force 34th Division (I was 16) Hutment, Camp Claiborne 1958: 36th Tact Wing U. S. Army 15th Air Force Red Bull 1940: 1939 Plymouth Road King 5th Army 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Some of Joe's Awards/Medals/Accolades Casino Kasserine Pass Faid Pass Also received battle medals for three landings:  (1) Algiers  (2) Anzio  (3) Salerno Purple Heart Bronze Star Good Conduct Occupational Battle Star Medals
Crew Wings Infantry Korean Victory Presidential (2) National Order of St. Maurice
References The comprehensive list of names from North High's 1893-2009 graduation classes are from Claradell Shedd's North Des Moines High School website. The names of all North High School graduates can be found online at http://www.ndmhs.com/. Monty Joe Boitnott's 1939 and 1940 class pages can be viewed at http://ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1939(2005.66).html and http://ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1940(1990.50).html
12/24/09: Monty Joe Boitnott lives in Collins, IA.
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