During World War II Boehm was in charge of a rehabilitation program for the Air Force at Pawling, New York.
Boehm studied draftsmanship three times a week and taught himself the ancient process of porcelain making.
[5] Boehm kept a large collection of exotic birds in extensive aviaries and tropical houses at his home in Trenton.
For these breeding successes Edward Boehm received a number of commemorative medals and plaques.
Boehm was accorded his highest honor in 1992 when a wing of the Vatican Museums in Rome was named in his memory.
[6] Today Boehm porcelain is in the permanent collections of one hundred thirty-four institutions globally including: