Frank S. Bowen
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Frank Sayles Bowen Jr. (March 4, 1905 – September 24, 1976) was a United States Army major general who served as commander of the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment during the Korean War.
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Frank S. Bowen Jr. | |
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Born | (1905-03-04)March 4, 1905 Manila, Philippines |
Died | September 24, 1976(1976-09-24) (aged 71) Moncrief Army Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1926–1964 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | XII Corps Military Assistance Advisory Group China 101st Airborne Division 6th Armored Division 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Air Medal Purple Heart Army Commendation Ribbon American Presidential Unit Citation Yangtze Patrol (Navy) Asiatic Pacific with Arrowhead Korean Service with Arrowhead WWII Victory Ribbon |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Kelly Bowen |
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