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First Name: James

Last Name: Bowman

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Middle Name: Ernest



Date of Birth: 11 January 1944

Date of Death: 29 June 1969

Rank: Staff Sergeant

Years Served:
James Ernest Bowman

   
Engagements:
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

James Ernest Bowman

Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army


James Ernest Bowman was born on 11 January 1944.


On 29 June 1969, Staff Sergeant James Ernest Bowman was serving D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade in Quang Tin Province in South Vietnam.

On that day, SSG Bowman was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Badges and Medals

Combat Infantryman Badge
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

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The name James E Bowman is located on Panel 21W Line 030 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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Honoree ID: 3480   Created by: MHOH

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