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CPL James Lee “Jimmie” Bowden

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CPL James Lee “Jimmie” Bowden

Birth
Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina, USA
Death
21 Aug 1968 (aged 20)
Quảng Ngãi, Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam
Burial
Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.1272208, Longitude: -78.3007205
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Cpl James Lee Bowden, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Louisburg, North Carolina.

Corporal James Lee Bowden was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Bowden served our country until August 21st, 1968 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that James died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. CPL Bowden is on panel 47W, line 015 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.

James was the Son of the Late Mrs Evelyn J. Bowden Brodie,701 South Main Street, Louisburg, North Carolina. His birth record lists his name as "Jimmie"

He served with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Infantry Regiment(Mech), 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service, The Purple Heart Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal.

Cpl James Lee Bowden, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Louisburg, North Carolina.

Corporal James Lee Bowden was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, CPL Bowden served our country until August 21st, 1968 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam. He was 20 years old and was not married. It was reported that James died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. CPL Bowden is on panel 47W, line 015 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.

James was the Son of the Late Mrs Evelyn J. Bowden Brodie,701 South Main Street, Louisburg, North Carolina. His birth record lists his name as "Jimmie"

He served with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Infantry Regiment(Mech), 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service, The Purple Heart Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal.



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  • Created by: Tom Reece
  • Added: Jan 9, 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17368204/james_lee-bowden: accessed ), memorial page for CPL James Lee “Jimmie” Bowden (7 May 1948–21 Aug 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17368204, citing Cedar Street Cemetery, Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Tom Reece (contributor 46857744).