Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Bowman, William H.
Military History
Rank
Sergeant
Unit
United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company B.
Medals Awarded
- Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.)
Events
Event
Date
Place
Details
Event
Residence
Date
-
Place
Detroit, MI
Details
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Event
Residence
Date
-
Place
Penn Laird, VA
Details
-
Event
Action for which he was awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Date
11/12/1918
Place
Tulgas (Russia)
Details
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Event
Action for which he was awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Date
3/1/1919
Place
-
Details
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Event
Died of wounds received in action
Date
3/1/1919
Place
-
Details
-
Event
Returned to the U.S.
Date
1919
Place
-
Details
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Event
Died
Date
1919
Place
-
Details
-
Sources
- Biennial reunion programs
- The history of the American expedition fighting the Bolsheviki; campaigning in north Russia 1918-1919
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