James Whinnie Bowie (22 February 1924 – Killed in action 12 June 1944 in France) was an American Private in the United States Army during World War II. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions.
Biography[]
Bowie was born 22 February 1924 in Bowie, Colorado the third of three children.[1] His mother Martha[2] and father William[3] also had 5 other children Elizabeth,[4]Robert[5][6]. Ruth[2][3] William [4] and Katherine.[4]
He was killed in action 12 June 1944 while serving in France.[1] He is buried in Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France.[1] His grave can be found in plot G, row 15, grave 20.[1]
Awards[]
- Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 (posthumously) as Private in the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division[7][8]
- Purple Heart[7][8]
- Combat Infantryman Badge[7]
- American Campaign Medal[7]
- World War II Victory Medal[7]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "James W. Bowie". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56642554. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "James W. Bowie". Martha Elizabeth Kretschmer Bowie (Mother). Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26829794. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "James W. Bowie". William Whinnie Bowie (Father). Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26829804. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-1205000727/james-bowie-in-1940-united-states-federal-census
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- ↑ 8.0 8.1 ABMC (American Battle Monuments Commission)
[1] https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-1205000727/james-bowie-in-1940-united-states-federal-census
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