THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, December 25, 1941

 

Bandmaster James B. Booe of the U. S. Navy is reported to be among the missing after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, according to a communication received here Monday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. E. Booe. Mr. Booe is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Booe.

Mr. Booe has been in the Navy since 1919, and has spent most of this period on the west coast of the United States. His home is at Long Beach, California, where his wife and two children reside.

Mr. Booe has many friends here who are hopeful for his safety.

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THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, February 19, 1942

Mrs. Leverta Booe, wife of James Booe has been officially notified by Chief of the Bureau of Navigation U. S. Navy that her husband lost his life in the service of his country as of December 7th, 1941.

"Jim" Booe as he was known in Flagler County was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Zeb E. Booe of Bunnell.

Mr. Booe accompanied his parents to Flagler County in 1913, moving here from Indiana. He spent several of his boyhood years in Flagler County and joined the U. S. Navy in 1919, receiving several promotions during his service and ranking as Bandmaster during later years in service.

The following telegram dated February 13, 1942, 4:30 p. m. Washington, D. C. was received the same day at 6:30 p. m. by Leverta Booe at her home, 2141 Monitor Ave., Long Beach, Calif.:

"After exhaustive search it has been found impossible to locate your husband, James Brazier Booe, Band Master, U. S. Navy and he has therefore been officially declared to have lost his life in the service of his country as of December 7th, 1941. The Department expresses to you its sincerest sympathy."

(Signed) Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs,
Chief of the Bureau of Navigation

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In Sincere Appreciation

During the many days and weeks of painful vigil since December 7th, 1941, in prayer and hope for the safety of our dear son, James Brazier Booe, we received so many cards, letters, telegrams, flowers and spoken words of sympathy, we feel a very deep sense of gratitude to all those valued friends and hereby extend our sincere appreciation and thanks.

Zeb E. Booe and Ida M. Booe, and Family