James W. Bowie

James Whinnie Bowie (22 February 1924 in Bowie – Killed in action 12 June 1944 in France) was a American Private in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 (posthumously) as Private in the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
 * Purple Heart
 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal