BOULDIN, Colonel (R) James Richard Matthew a resident of Montgomery, AL passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012.

He was a career soldier whose exemplary military career spanned thirty-five years. His first 8 yrs in reconnaissance and infantry units, where he served as a key NCO, marked him as an exceptional soldier. He completed Officer Candidate School in 1963 at the top of his class. After graduating from the Airborne & Ranger Courses, he was assigned to the 173d Airborne Brigade and the 196th Light Infantry Brigade (Chargers), and distinguished himself in combat in the Republic of Vietnam with both units. As a proud member of the Army Rangers, Colonel Bouldin served as a Ranger Instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia, and he taught Leadership, Land Navigation, and Patrolling to both Ranger candidates and students of the Infantry Officer Advanced Course.

He subsequently served as a senior infantry training advisor to the Republic of Vietnam Infantry School. Throughout Colonel Bouldin's career he served with distinction in highly visible and prestigious assignments at Forts Knox, Devens, Bragg, Benning, Leavenworth; and in Germany, Okinawa and Republic of Korea. These assignments include but are not limited to: Inspector General, Headquarters 1st ROTC Region; battalion S-3, 2/504th, 82ND Airborne Division, Fort Bragg; G-3 AIR, Headquarters Command, 82ND Airborne Division; Battalion Commander, 1st Battalion, Training School Brigade, Ft Benning; Staff Leader & Instructor at the Combined Arms Services Staff School, Fort Leavenworth; Post Inspector General, Ft Benning; base commander, Camp Page and Area II, 19th Support Command, Republic of Korea; and Senior advisor to the Alabama National Guard.

Colonel Bouldin retired from the Army in 1990. Being the patriot that he was, he never stopped serving. For twenty-one years he was a faithful volunteer, serving veterans by offering his services to the VA Hospital in Montgomery Alabama. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Summerlee, West Virginia, and is survived by his two sons, James Michael and Richard Matthew Bouldin. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service is being planned at Fort Benning, Georgia in March.
Monday, 26 March 2012, 1330 hours, Fort Benning, GA: Memorialization at Main Post Chapel (Building 1680, Ingersoll St, Fort Benning, 31905).

Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 1500 hours, Arlington National Cemetary. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Default.aspx
From the home page, scroll down to Funeral Schedule and click on the "Search Schedule by Name" button, and type in Bouldin. The funeral will start at the administration building.

If anyone has specific questions, then they can contact Mr. Jeffrey Black (703 614-3627), as he is the admin. coordinator handling Col. Bouldin's ANC case number

Expression of condolences can be sent to: Michael Bouldin 3343 York Place Decatur, GA, 30032 Email: mikebouldin@gmail.com