Korean War
| Service # | 2290459 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 21 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Cross
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Hospital Corpsman Bowen was awarded the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Navy Hospital Corpsman Bowen was serving with the 1st Marine Division. On September 21, 1950, he was shot in the neck by the enemy near Sosa Ria, Korea while tending his wounded comrades.