Joseph Martin Boeding
Courier Tribune (Seneca, Kansas)
14 Sep 1942
Corning Boys on Leave
Corning correspondent]
Joseph Boeding, son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Boeding, and Glen Coe, son of Mrs. Lorene Coe, have completed their basic Navy training at the Great Lakes Naval Training school and are home on leave before beginning Technical training at one of the Navy Service Schools. They enlisted in the navy on July 30 and are home on nine-day leaves.
Corning Gazette (Corning, KS)
17 Sep 1942
page 2
Joseph Boeding who has been home on a nine day furlough from the Naval Training Station at the Great Lakes, left Sunday morning to return to duty. Joe has made the Service School and he does not know where he will be stationed when he reports back.
Courier Tribune (Seneca, KS)
21 Sep 1942
page 3
Joseph Boeding and Glen Coe who have been home on furlough have returned to duty at the Great Lakes Training School.
Corning Gazette (Corning, KS)
31 Dec 1942
page 3
Joseph Boeding, Great Lakes, Illinois called his parents, MR. and Mrs. COnrad Boeding, Sunday evening. Joseph reports that he was in a train accident, but it was not very serious. He is coming home this week end.
Corning Gazette (Corning, KS)
28 Jan 1943
page 3
Joseph Boeding is now stationed at Treasure Island, San francisco, California
Corning Gazette (Corning, KS)
7 Jan 1943
page 3
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bussing and children, Axtel, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gudenkauf and Sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Art Kramer, Seneca came
home over the week end to see their brother Joseph Boeding.
Courier-Tribune (Seneca, KS)
11 Jan 1943
page 6
Corning
Joseph Boeding, Great Lakes Training Station, recently visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Boeding, Clara, Mary and Lambert, also Mr. and Mrs. Gudenkauf and family. Joseph recently was in a train accident and called his parents to relieve their minds as to his safety, but his telephone call reached them before the news of the wreck, in which no one was seriously injured. Joe is another of our boys who is making good in the service. He is now a First Class Seaman.
The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburg, PA)
5 Jul 1945
page 1
Sub USS Trigger
Presumed Lost
WASHINGTON, July 5 (UP)The Navy today reported that the submarine USS Trigger is overdue from patrol operations and must be presumed lost with all its officers and crew.
The loss brings to 45 the number of American submarines sunk or missing during this war. A submarine of the Trigger type normally carries a crew of 80 to 85 men.
The Trigger’s skipper was Cmdr. David R. Connole, Madison, Ill.
Next of kin of the men lost with the Trigger have been notified, the Navy said.
Courier Tribune (Seneca, Kansas)
9 Jul 1945
page 1
Conrad Boeding’s Son Is Missing
Word Came Last Month
To Parents In Corning
Joseph Boeding, torpedo man on a submarine, the USS Trigger, was recently reported missing by War Department. Joseph is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Boeding, Corning, and has been in the navy more than three years, overseas more than a year. He is 24 years old
In addition to their navy son, Mr. and Mrs. Boeding have two other sons in service of the U. S. Army. Cpl. Sylvester Boeding is serving in the European theater of war, has been in Germany and Pfc Aloysius is stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. Boeding are hopeful in getting good new’s soon: of them son’s safety.
The “Trigger” was officially listed as over due in daily papers Friday.
Austin American-Statesman (Austin, TX)
5 Jul 1945
page 1
US Sub Sunk, Navy Reports
WASHINGTON, July 5.-(INS)A navy department communique Thursday announced the loss of the USS Trigger, a 1,500-ton submarine completed since the beginning of the war.
Text of the communique follows:
“The USS Trigger, a submarine, is overdue from patrol and presumed lost. The next of kin have been informed.”
The complement of a ship of the Trigger’s class is ordinarily from 80 to 85 men. Commanding officer of the Trigger is Cmdr. David R. Connole. listed as missing as is the remaining members of the Trigger’s crew.
The USS Trigger was authorized in 1940 and commissioned Jan. 30, 1942.
Since the beginning of her period of service the Trigger has performed outstandingly during cruises presumably into the Pacific ocean war zone although exact details are not revealed.
The Trigger was awarded a presidential unit citation for her war work.
Cmdr. Connole was born in Madison, Ill., 1912, appointed to the naval academy in 1932 and commissioned an ensign in 1936.
He was assigned to submarine duty in 1939 and served on the submarine Pompano which participated in the battle of Midway island in June, 1942.
For his services in the submarine fleet Connole was awarded the Silver Star medal. He also held the Presidential Unit citation which was awarded to the Trigger for undersea service.
His wife, Mrs. Vida W. Connole, lives in Annapolis, Md. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Connole, live at 1443 Third street, Madison, III.
T) n loss brought to 45 the number of US submarines lost since the start of the war, including four announced as sunk, two destroyed to prevent capture, and 39 overdue and presumed lost.
Courier Tribune (Seneca, Kansas)
1 Jul 1946
page 6
Corning …
A beautiful memorial given in tribute to the memory of Joseph Martin Boeding, son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Boeding was held in St. Patrick’s church at nine o’clock Thursday morning, June 27. Captain A. A. Boeding, on terminal leave, uncle of Joe Boeding, was celebrant of the solemn requiem mass. He was assisted by Rev. Matthew Hall, Seneca, as Deacon; Rev. Joseph Lobeck, Lillis, sub deacon; Rev. F. X. Hubbard, Corning. Rev, Henry Grosdidier, Baileyville gave the sermon in a well delivered manner, The choir, with Dorothy Eisenbarth, pianist, sang appropriate music.
At the close of the services in church, all ajourned tot the south side of the, church where the American Legion and Auxiliary with Commander Mac McAferty in charge, presented an impressive and solemn program. The color bearers advanced and placed the flags in position while the assemblance gave the salute. The songs “The Star Spangled Banner” led by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Randel, with Mrs. Randel accompanying on the piano accordion was sung by the assembly. Chaplain Bryan Clemens offered the prayer. The Commander read the purpose of the gathering and extolled the sacrifice of the one for whom the Legion was paying tribute. The vice-president of the Auxilliary unit, Alice McKinsey, gave the symbolic meaning to the temporary shrine which had been arranged. There was a white cross, on which rested the sailor’s cap The flame, which centered the shrine, was the symbol of the vessel of life, – extending its flame of the eternal existence of the spirit of man,”
The eulogy of Joseph Boeding was read by Lieutenant Robert Randel. The first Vice-Commander, John Henry Eisenbarth read the message of condolence to the family and friends. The song “America, The Beautiful” was sung by Mr. and Mrs Randel.
The firing squad then gave a salute. The pledge to the Flag was then given. Gilbert Jeffrey played taps. Chaplain Clemens then presented the flag to Mrs. Mary Boeding, the mother. The color bearers retired while the gathering stood at salute. The Commander then adjourned the service. It was pronounced by some as the most beautiful service they had ever attended.
Sisters and brothers of Joseph Boeding who were present for the memorial were Mr and Mrs, C. J. Boeding Jr, and Carol Am, Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Buessing, Axtell; Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Kramer, Seneca; Mr. and Mrs Maurice Gudenkauf; also Miss Mary, Miss Clara, Ollie, Sylvester and Lambert of the home
Brothers and sisters of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Boeding Sr. present were Ar. and Mrs. Albert Boeding, Mrs. Lizzie Lierz, Mrs Martin Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. Jo Christman, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sack, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boeding, Mr. and Mrs Leo Rilinger, Cyril Boeding all of Seneca; Mrs. Anne Boeding and family, Goff.
U.S. Navy Muster Rolls
Joseph Martin Boeding 628 73 56
USS Sperry (AS12) July 1942
USS Silversides (Flag) Sept 1943
USS Trigger March 1944 – thru March 1945
USS Trigger Links
USS Trigger (SS-237) Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Trigger_(SS-237)
On Eternal Patrol – USS Trigger (SS-237) https://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-trigger-237.htm
Trigger (SS 237) – Naval HIstory and Heritage Command – https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/u/united-states-submarine-losses/trigger-ss-237.html
THe Loss of USS Trigger (SS-237) – Submarine Force Library and Museum Association – https://ussnautilus.org/the-loss-of-uss-trigger-ss-237/
USS Trigger (SS-237) (+1945) – Wreck Site https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?132363
USS Trigger (SS-237) San Diego, CA – Maritume Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com – https://waymarking.com/waymarks/wmT2V3_USS_Trigger_SS_237__San_Diego_CA
USS Trigger – Submarine Memorial.org – https://submarinememorial.org/lostboatsfinished/ss237trigger.html
