2LT Joseph Bruce Bowman, Vietnam Veteran, he was a native of Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Second Lieutenant Joseph Bruce Bowman was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 2LT Bowman served our country until February 8th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. Joseph died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on March 21st, 1944 in Mt Airy, North Carolina. 2LT Bowman is on panel 38E, line 021 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
On 08 Feb 1968, Nineteen men from Alpha Company, 1/6th Infantry, died in heavy fighting near Lo Giang hamlet just south of Da Nang: 2lt Joseph Bruce Bowman was one of those killed.
I am the nephew of Joseph Bruce Bowman. He died before I was born and my parents named me after him to honor him. I want to thank everyone who remembers him. I have many fond memories of him from my parents. He is still missed to this day. Every time I walk into my house I see the flag that covered his coffin in Virginia. I've had it for over 20 years now. He is never far from my thoughts. I wish I could have met him just once. My parents say that I'm very much like him. He may, be gone, from our sight, but never, from our hearts. If anyone has any information please email me. He is gone from our sight but will live forever in our hearts. Thank you all. From his nephew, Bruce West, [email protected].
N. Holmes, Fellow Officer from Minnesota. I was with Lt. Bowman the day he died. He was an exceptional man, leader and human being. I think of him so often, especially on the anniversary day. I see his face as clearly as if he were here with me, and remember his constant smile and infectious sense of humor. Rest in peace, BO. I miss you.
Thank you for honoring my Uncle: This is to thank everyone who honors my Uncle by remembering him. To include his fellow serviceman and family. I wish to talk to anyone who has information about him. I've already talked to so many. I'm forever grateful to you. Please continue to email me. Thank you all. Bruce West, 120 Oakridge Way, Defuniak Springs, FL. 324333, [email protected].
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph B. Bowman, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light), Americal Division. Second Lieutenant Bowman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 8 February 1968 as an infantry platoon leader during a combat mission near Da Nang. A Marine platoon had become engaged by enemy forces operating from a nearby village, and Lieutenant Bowman led his troops to reinforce the beleaguered unit. As his element approached the village across a large open rice paddy, a North Vietnamese Army battalion sprang a savage ambush on it from entrenched and concealed positions in a tree line and, at the same time, pounded it with a withering barrage of mortar, rocket and automatic weapons fire from the village. The devastating fusillade wounded Lieutenant Bowman and many of his men. Disregarding his wounds and safety, he fearlessly moved among his troops and directed them to defensive positions behind a paddy dike. He then began to evacuate the casualties, and the insurgents unleashed a series of fanatic human wave assaults on his perimeter. Bullets struck all around him as he moved from position to position and inspired his men to repel the determined attacks. The enemy finally overran his lines despite the heroic defense, and Lieutenant Bowman led his men in fierce hand-to-hand battle that inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers. He was mortally wounded while gallantly leading his troops in close combat against a numerically superior hostile force. Second Lieutenant Bowman's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
LT Bowman, it's hard to believe it's been 39 years since you were lost at Da Nang, that is a day I will never forget even though I try sometimes. Even though you weren't in my platoon, you were a great leader for the whole company. Rest my brother your deeds will not be forgotten. Don Kaiser [email protected].
Lt Bowman was a hero to his men, in life and death. He was a platoon leader in the 1st of the 6th Infantry. We thought he was lucky, but his luck ran out just South of Da Nang during TET 68. We had just choppered in to replace a Marine unit, and barely more than a company were on the ground. It was morning, and Alpha company moved off Route 1 to check out the closest village. They were spread out across the paddy, and just 300 yards off the road, in the open, when hell exploded on them. 1500 NVA were dug into that village perimeter against maybe 150 grunts from the 1st of the 6th. They swarmed over our guys like a wave, and it was hand to hand through the afternoon. Tracers lit up the night, and Lt Bowman's whole platoon was cut off from the rest of us. I think only one man survived. When we re-took the area, it was a day or maybe even two days later. Lt Bowman was found with 5 NVA around him, and every evidence of an heroic last stand. Major MacDonald named one of our fire bases after him; LZ Bowman. He was a terrific leader, and loved by his men, who mostly joined him in his journey from this world.
Rob Kirsten.
For more information about his battle and more, go to: http://gunliberty.com/alan/Tet_Offensive_1968.htm
or
http://www.a-1-6.org/1-6th%20Site/1st%20Bn%206th%20Inf%20Web%20Site%
20Off%20Line/cdTet68.html
He served as a Platoon Leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for Heroic Action in Battle, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Second Lieutenant Joseph Bruce Bowman was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 2LT Bowman served our country until February 8th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. Joseph died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on March 21st, 1944 in Mt Airy, North Carolina. 2LT Bowman is on panel 38E, line 021 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
On 08 Feb 1968, Nineteen men from Alpha Company, 1/6th Infantry, died in heavy fighting near Lo Giang hamlet just south of Da Nang: 2lt Joseph Bruce Bowman was one of those killed.
I am the nephew of Joseph Bruce Bowman. He died before I was born and my parents named me after him to honor him. I want to thank everyone who remembers him. I have many fond memories of him from my parents. He is still missed to this day. Every time I walk into my house I see the flag that covered his coffin in Virginia. I've had it for over 20 years now. He is never far from my thoughts. I wish I could have met him just once. My parents say that I'm very much like him. He may, be gone, from our sight, but never, from our hearts. If anyone has any information please email me. He is gone from our sight but will live forever in our hearts. Thank you all. From his nephew, Bruce West, [email protected].
N. Holmes, Fellow Officer from Minnesota. I was with Lt. Bowman the day he died. He was an exceptional man, leader and human being. I think of him so often, especially on the anniversary day. I see his face as clearly as if he were here with me, and remember his constant smile and infectious sense of humor. Rest in peace, BO. I miss you.
Thank you for honoring my Uncle: This is to thank everyone who honors my Uncle by remembering him. To include his fellow serviceman and family. I wish to talk to anyone who has information about him. I've already talked to so many. I'm forever grateful to you. Please continue to email me. Thank you all. Bruce West, 120 Oakridge Way, Defuniak Springs, FL. 324333, [email protected].
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph B. Bowman, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light), Americal Division. Second Lieutenant Bowman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 8 February 1968 as an infantry platoon leader during a combat mission near Da Nang. A Marine platoon had become engaged by enemy forces operating from a nearby village, and Lieutenant Bowman led his troops to reinforce the beleaguered unit. As his element approached the village across a large open rice paddy, a North Vietnamese Army battalion sprang a savage ambush on it from entrenched and concealed positions in a tree line and, at the same time, pounded it with a withering barrage of mortar, rocket and automatic weapons fire from the village. The devastating fusillade wounded Lieutenant Bowman and many of his men. Disregarding his wounds and safety, he fearlessly moved among his troops and directed them to defensive positions behind a paddy dike. He then began to evacuate the casualties, and the insurgents unleashed a series of fanatic human wave assaults on his perimeter. Bullets struck all around him as he moved from position to position and inspired his men to repel the determined attacks. The enemy finally overran his lines despite the heroic defense, and Lieutenant Bowman led his men in fierce hand-to-hand battle that inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers. He was mortally wounded while gallantly leading his troops in close combat against a numerically superior hostile force. Second Lieutenant Bowman's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
LT Bowman, it's hard to believe it's been 39 years since you were lost at Da Nang, that is a day I will never forget even though I try sometimes. Even though you weren't in my platoon, you were a great leader for the whole company. Rest my brother your deeds will not be forgotten. Don Kaiser [email protected].
Lt Bowman was a hero to his men, in life and death. He was a platoon leader in the 1st of the 6th Infantry. We thought he was lucky, but his luck ran out just South of Da Nang during TET 68. We had just choppered in to replace a Marine unit, and barely more than a company were on the ground. It was morning, and Alpha company moved off Route 1 to check out the closest village. They were spread out across the paddy, and just 300 yards off the road, in the open, when hell exploded on them. 1500 NVA were dug into that village perimeter against maybe 150 grunts from the 1st of the 6th. They swarmed over our guys like a wave, and it was hand to hand through the afternoon. Tracers lit up the night, and Lt Bowman's whole platoon was cut off from the rest of us. I think only one man survived. When we re-took the area, it was a day or maybe even two days later. Lt Bowman was found with 5 NVA around him, and every evidence of an heroic last stand. Major MacDonald named one of our fire bases after him; LZ Bowman. He was a terrific leader, and loved by his men, who mostly joined him in his journey from this world.
Rob Kirsten.
For more information about his battle and more, go to: http://gunliberty.com/alan/Tet_Offensive_1968.htm
or
http://www.a-1-6.org/1-6th%20Site/1st%20Bn%206th%20Inf%20Web%20Site%
20Off%20Line/cdTet68.html
He served as a Platoon Leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for Heroic Action in Battle, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
2LT Joseph Bruce Bowman, Vietnam Veteran, he was a native of Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Second Lieutenant Joseph Bruce Bowman was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 2LT Bowman served our country until February 8th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. Joseph died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on March 21st, 1944 in Mt Airy, North Carolina. 2LT Bowman is on panel 38E, line 021 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
On 08 Feb 1968, Nineteen men from Alpha Company, 1/6th Infantry, died in heavy fighting near Lo Giang hamlet just south of Da Nang: 2lt Joseph Bruce Bowman was one of those killed.
I am the nephew of Joseph Bruce Bowman. He died before I was born and my parents named me after him to honor him. I want to thank everyone who remembers him. I have many fond memories of him from my parents. He is still missed to this day. Every time I walk into my house I see the flag that covered his coffin in Virginia. I've had it for over 20 years now. He is never far from my thoughts. I wish I could have met him just once. My parents say that I'm very much like him. He may, be gone, from our sight, but never, from our hearts. If anyone has any information please email me. He is gone from our sight but will live forever in our hearts. Thank you all. From his nephew, Bruce West, [email protected].
N. Holmes, Fellow Officer from Minnesota. I was with Lt. Bowman the day he died. He was an exceptional man, leader and human being. I think of him so often, especially on the anniversary day. I see his face as clearly as if he were here with me, and remember his constant smile and infectious sense of humor. Rest in peace, BO. I miss you.
Thank you for honoring my Uncle: This is to thank everyone who honors my Uncle by remembering him. To include his fellow serviceman and family. I wish to talk to anyone who has information about him. I've already talked to so many. I'm forever grateful to you. Please continue to email me. Thank you all. Bruce West, 120 Oakridge Way, Defuniak Springs, FL. 324333, [email protected].
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph B. Bowman, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light), Americal Division. Second Lieutenant Bowman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 8 February 1968 as an infantry platoon leader during a combat mission near Da Nang. A Marine platoon had become engaged by enemy forces operating from a nearby village, and Lieutenant Bowman led his troops to reinforce the beleaguered unit. As his element approached the village across a large open rice paddy, a North Vietnamese Army battalion sprang a savage ambush on it from entrenched and concealed positions in a tree line and, at the same time, pounded it with a withering barrage of mortar, rocket and automatic weapons fire from the village. The devastating fusillade wounded Lieutenant Bowman and many of his men. Disregarding his wounds and safety, he fearlessly moved among his troops and directed them to defensive positions behind a paddy dike. He then began to evacuate the casualties, and the insurgents unleashed a series of fanatic human wave assaults on his perimeter. Bullets struck all around him as he moved from position to position and inspired his men to repel the determined attacks. The enemy finally overran his lines despite the heroic defense, and Lieutenant Bowman led his men in fierce hand-to-hand battle that inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers. He was mortally wounded while gallantly leading his troops in close combat against a numerically superior hostile force. Second Lieutenant Bowman's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
LT Bowman, it's hard to believe it's been 39 years since you were lost at Da Nang, that is a day I will never forget even though I try sometimes. Even though you weren't in my platoon, you were a great leader for the whole company. Rest my brother your deeds will not be forgotten. Don Kaiser [email protected].
Lt Bowman was a hero to his men, in life and death. He was a platoon leader in the 1st of the 6th Infantry. We thought he was lucky, but his luck ran out just South of Da Nang during TET 68. We had just choppered in to replace a Marine unit, and barely more than a company were on the ground. It was morning, and Alpha company moved off Route 1 to check out the closest village. They were spread out across the paddy, and just 300 yards off the road, in the open, when hell exploded on them. 1500 NVA were dug into that village perimeter against maybe 150 grunts from the 1st of the 6th. They swarmed over our guys like a wave, and it was hand to hand through the afternoon. Tracers lit up the night, and Lt Bowman's whole platoon was cut off from the rest of us. I think only one man survived. When we re-took the area, it was a day or maybe even two days later. Lt Bowman was found with 5 NVA around him, and every evidence of an heroic last stand. Major MacDonald named one of our fire bases after him; LZ Bowman. He was a terrific leader, and loved by his men, who mostly joined him in his journey from this world.
Rob Kirsten.
For more information about his battle and more, go to: http://gunliberty.com/alan/Tet_Offensive_1968.htm
or
http://www.a-1-6.org/1-6th%20Site/1st%20Bn%206th%20Inf%20Web%20Site%
20Off%20Line/cdTet68.html
He served as a Platoon Leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for Heroic Action in Battle, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
Second Lieutenant Joseph Bruce Bowman was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 2LT Bowman served our country until February 8th, 1968 in Quang Nam, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was not married. Joseph died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Joseph was born on March 21st, 1944 in Mt Airy, North Carolina. 2LT Bowman is on panel 38E, line 021 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
On 08 Feb 1968, Nineteen men from Alpha Company, 1/6th Infantry, died in heavy fighting near Lo Giang hamlet just south of Da Nang: 2lt Joseph Bruce Bowman was one of those killed.
I am the nephew of Joseph Bruce Bowman. He died before I was born and my parents named me after him to honor him. I want to thank everyone who remembers him. I have many fond memories of him from my parents. He is still missed to this day. Every time I walk into my house I see the flag that covered his coffin in Virginia. I've had it for over 20 years now. He is never far from my thoughts. I wish I could have met him just once. My parents say that I'm very much like him. He may, be gone, from our sight, but never, from our hearts. If anyone has any information please email me. He is gone from our sight but will live forever in our hearts. Thank you all. From his nephew, Bruce West, [email protected].
N. Holmes, Fellow Officer from Minnesota. I was with Lt. Bowman the day he died. He was an exceptional man, leader and human being. I think of him so often, especially on the anniversary day. I see his face as clearly as if he were here with me, and remember his constant smile and infectious sense of humor. Rest in peace, BO. I miss you.
Thank you for honoring my Uncle: This is to thank everyone who honors my Uncle by remembering him. To include his fellow serviceman and family. I wish to talk to anyone who has information about him. I've already talked to so many. I'm forever grateful to you. Please continue to email me. Thank you all. Bruce West, 120 Oakridge Way, Defuniak Springs, FL. 324333, [email protected].
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph B. Bowman, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light), Americal Division. Second Lieutenant Bowman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 8 February 1968 as an infantry platoon leader during a combat mission near Da Nang. A Marine platoon had become engaged by enemy forces operating from a nearby village, and Lieutenant Bowman led his troops to reinforce the beleaguered unit. As his element approached the village across a large open rice paddy, a North Vietnamese Army battalion sprang a savage ambush on it from entrenched and concealed positions in a tree line and, at the same time, pounded it with a withering barrage of mortar, rocket and automatic weapons fire from the village. The devastating fusillade wounded Lieutenant Bowman and many of his men. Disregarding his wounds and safety, he fearlessly moved among his troops and directed them to defensive positions behind a paddy dike. He then began to evacuate the casualties, and the insurgents unleashed a series of fanatic human wave assaults on his perimeter. Bullets struck all around him as he moved from position to position and inspired his men to repel the determined attacks. The enemy finally overran his lines despite the heroic defense, and Lieutenant Bowman led his men in fierce hand-to-hand battle that inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers. He was mortally wounded while gallantly leading his troops in close combat against a numerically superior hostile force. Second Lieutenant Bowman's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
LT Bowman, it's hard to believe it's been 39 years since you were lost at Da Nang, that is a day I will never forget even though I try sometimes. Even though you weren't in my platoon, you were a great leader for the whole company. Rest my brother your deeds will not be forgotten. Don Kaiser [email protected].
Lt Bowman was a hero to his men, in life and death. He was a platoon leader in the 1st of the 6th Infantry. We thought he was lucky, but his luck ran out just South of Da Nang during TET 68. We had just choppered in to replace a Marine unit, and barely more than a company were on the ground. It was morning, and Alpha company moved off Route 1 to check out the closest village. They were spread out across the paddy, and just 300 yards off the road, in the open, when hell exploded on them. 1500 NVA were dug into that village perimeter against maybe 150 grunts from the 1st of the 6th. They swarmed over our guys like a wave, and it was hand to hand through the afternoon. Tracers lit up the night, and Lt Bowman's whole platoon was cut off from the rest of us. I think only one man survived. When we re-took the area, it was a day or maybe even two days later. Lt Bowman was found with 5 NVA around him, and every evidence of an heroic last stand. Major MacDonald named one of our fire bases after him; LZ Bowman. He was a terrific leader, and loved by his men, who mostly joined him in his journey from this world.
Rob Kirsten.
For more information about his battle and more, go to: http://gunliberty.com/alan/Tet_Offensive_1968.htm
or
http://www.a-1-6.org/1-6th%20Site/1st%20Bn%206th%20Inf%20Web%20Site%
20Off%20Line/cdTet68.html
He served as a Platoon Leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, USARV.
He was awarded The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for Heroic Action in Battle, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.
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