The Boys
on Cherry Street
From the Crazy Innocence of College to the Loss of Innocence in Vietnam
The Boys on Cherry Street is a collection of stories both humorous and heroic. The stories start with the zany and outrageous antics of the author and his college friends and continues through his U.S. Marine Corps training, flight school and service in Vietnam.
There are many great books written about the Vietnam War–its heroes, their courage and sacrifice. However, this book is different in that it also shows the keen sense of humor…
About the author
Ron H. Boehm
Born on Valentines Day Feb. 14, 1943 in New Orleans, La. 3rd of nine children to Lloyd and Margret Boehm. I went to Catholic grammar and high school, then received a BS Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1966. Joined the Marine Corps in 1967 and went to OCS, The Basic School then I was selected to be in the first Marines to go to Air Force Flight School instead on Naval Flight School. I married my wife Eileen around that time.
After completing Flight School, I received orders to Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station in North Carolina for A-6A training. After completing that training, I received orders to Vietnam. My daughter Laura was born 8 days before I was scheduled to leave for Vietnam. In Vietnam I was assigned to A-6 squadron VMA (AW) 242. After about 3 months I received orders to Marine Infantry Battalion 1/7 as the Forward Air Control Officer.
I received the Combat Action Ribbon for my experience there. After 3 months my time was up and returned to my squadron. We flew both day and night and the night missions…
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