per Find A Grave contributor Michael Imler Dopson:
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County Man Recalls Day He Met Eisenhower
By Terry Leach

Paul Boyle of Imler RD, even more than most countians, has good reason to remember former President and General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower. Boyle as a 28-year-old corporal stationed near Swanse, England in 1943 had occasion to
drive Ike from an army base to an air force base.
The county soldier was a liaison agent with division headquarters, 108th Field Artillery, 28th Infantry, Pennsylvania Nat'tonal Guard. Boyle had his own jeep and driver but was given the task of personally transporting General Eisenhower. Ike had arrived earlier at the army base and chatted rather informally with troops.
Boyle recalled the general asked one man if he were getting enough to eat. "I was skinny when I came into the army and now weigh 220", the soldier replied. "The man (Ike) just seemedto fit," Boyle continued. "I loved him all the boys loved
him." He added, "II, (his d e a l h ) hit me pretty hard; we lust a great man."
Eisenhower wasn't overly talkative during the jeep ride with Boyle but did ask how he (Boyle) liked the army. "If I wouldn't have wanted in, I wouldn't have
enlisted," Boyle replied. Ike expressed surprise that Boyle had enlisted as most men
were drafted before they had the opportunity to enlist. Boyle related that he and a friend —
Jacob Wenlx, now of New Jersey
— enlisted the day the war began, Dec. 7, 1941. They had been working for the Lick Run Coal Company near Beaverdale when they heard the news. They finished the day and then went to Johnstown to enlist. The story apparently pleased Ike as he had a warm handshake for Boyle when they parted. Boyle related the incident when he returned to his base. O n e buddy commented, "You should
charga $5 for these guys to shake your hand because he (Ike) it going to be our next
president . The thought came true if somewhat belatedly.
Boyle was a member of Allied forces that landed in France and successfully liberated that country. It was while U.S. troops were parading triumphantly
.through Paris that an explosion sent a piece of shrapnel into Boylo's left knee. He was treated and returned to duty without missing a day.
Boyle never again saw Ike In person. Ha was unable to attend when Ike cam* several years ago to Bedford Springs for a GOP fund raising dinner.
The Boyle family last summer drove to Ike's home in Gettysburg, but he was in the hospital.
Larry Boyle* the 1« year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boyle, had an opportunity to visit the Eisenhower Museum in Abileiie, Kan. The younger Boyle was a member of a Chestnut Ridge FFA delegation under vo ag supervisor
Ted Amick that attended the National FFA Con- •vention in Kansas. ,
i Larry's description of the museum proved of great inter- !eat to his father who has not !hiad the opportunity to view it.


Bedford Gazette - 31 March 1969
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
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Obituary of Paul Boyle
Paul Boyle, 68, of Imler, R. D. 1, died Thursday, June 20, 1985, at Veteran, New York, as the result of an auto accident.
He was born, August 18, 1916, at Sidman, a son of the late Moses J. and Bertha (Knepper) Boyle.
He is survived by his wife Mattie (Stigers) Boyle, and his death ends a marriage union of 43 years.
Also surviving are these children: Shirley A. Howsare, of Bedford; LaVerne Ferguson, of Schellsburg; Larry Boyle, of Alum Bank; and Cathy Decker, of McLean, Va.
Nine grandchildren also survive along with these brothers and sisters: Harry and John, Lottie Fraley, Irene Brenna, and Mary Grace Hoffman, all of New Jersey; Margaret Chapman, of Cairnbrook; Edith Hoffman, of St. Michael; and Martha Stigers, Bertha Dibert, and Ada Broad, all of Beaverdale.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, two sisters, and one brother.
Mr. Boyle worked for 27 years at Onnalinda as a coal miner and retired from Shawnee State Park. He was a member of the Pennwood Bible Church, assistant scoutmaster in Pleasantville, member of the Chestnut Ridge FFA Alumni, a veteran of World War II with the Pa. 28th Division, and recipient of the Purple Heart, Gold Star, and Bronze Star.
Funeral services: Monday, June 24, at 2 p.m. at the Pennwood Bible Church, with Pastor G. Robert Ritchie officiating.
Burial in Pavia Cemetery with graveside military honors conducted by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at Edward Blackburn Funeral Home in Pleasantville, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.


Bedford Gazette 1985 Clippings - 22 June 1985
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Burial: June 24, 1985, Pavia/Mt. Zion Cemetery - Pavia, Union Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania