Sergeant Lee Andrew Bowden, Vietnam Veteran, of Lumberton, North Carolina, native of Selma, Alabama, was a casualty of the Vietnam War.
Lee Andrew was born and raised in Selma, Alabama. He attended Selma, Alabama public schools from elementary through high school. Lee graduated from R.B. Hudson High School with the class of 1963. Lee Andrew was one of a few students at R.B. Hudson High School to have a drivers license during his senior year at school. He was taught to drive by his neighbors, Rogers Rudolph, Jr. and his wife, Tena Boykins Rudolph. They assisted him in getting his drivers license. They also allowed Lee Andrew to drive one of their cars to the senior prom. While in high school, Lee Andrew met Mary Allen and they fell in love. They had a son, Derrill Allen.
As a member of the United States Army, SGT Bowden served our country until April 6th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that Lee Andrew died from small arms fire. SGT Bowden is on panel 48E, line 023 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Lee Andrew Bowden, Sergeant E-5, Died: April 6, 1968 at Quang Tri, South Vietnam due to hostile fire. Bowden came into the company at Ft Campbell from the 82nd Airborne. I did not get to know him until Vietnam when he became the new squad leader. He talked a lot about the house he was going to build when he got back home. He received advertisements in the mail from Jim Walter homes with house plans. I always found it amusing each time they arrived he talked for days about each floor plan.
Marvin Kelly, 2190 Nevada, Lumberton, NC 28358, He is my granddad.
Lee Andrew Bowden Jr, Son, 16190 NC Hwy 71 North, Shannon, NC 28368, I wish I had a chance to meet you. I heard great things about you. Rest In Peace.
I am the oldest of Sgt. Bowden kids and I myself have served in the U. S. Army for 22 yrs. and retired with the rank of SSG. on Sept.,2007. This is a great honor for my father and those that serve with him in all branches of service. We all missed you father and wish that we could have shared life with you.
Love Son: Derrill Allen
Remembering Lee, Just dropped in and wanted to wish a hometown vet Peace. Thanks for your sacrifice Lee and you will always be remembered for what you did for this town, this state and this country. I eventually became a Vietnam Era Veteran, but much later in the war (1972-1975)- U.S. Navy. I survived it, but wish that you had also. David Wagner, fellow vet, Lumberton, NC 28360, [email protected],
Floyd Turnley: Served with him in Vietnam, [email protected]
I served with your father and grandfather. He was my squad leader in Vietnam. I was with him the day he died. I tried contacting both of you by email. The addresses were no good. The company has a memorial to him below.
www.alpha2nd501st101airborne.com/
bowden.html
Excerpt from the Above Web site: April 6, 1968. No one who was there will forget this day. First platoon was doing a routine S and D sweep towards a village. McArthur was point and I was his slack man with Berrigan, A team leader, behind me. We were walking down a path heading towards the village when all hell broke loose. We were caught in the open and the only cover was the village. The next thing I remember, I was on top of some bunkers and Quash was to my left with his M-60, and his ammo bearer, Wilson. Quash started dropping grenades into the bunkers closest to us while we gave him cover. We did not know where the others were. We decided to ease into a canal to our right rear and try to link up with the rest of the platoon. I lead out as we walked bent over using the bank as cover. We quickly came to a depression in the side of the bank. In the depression we found most of the 1st squad.
There was the squad leader Sgt Bowden, Berrigan, McArthur, Twitty, and the medic. The medic, I wish I knew his name, was working on Bowden who had a throat wound. Doc, had done everything he could do for Bowden and gave the word he needed to be medivaced out. Twitty and I went over the bank behind us into a rice field. The rice plants were about 3 feet high and offer good concealment. When we reached down to grab Bowden the gooks opened up on us. Although, we tried several time to get Bowden over the bank we failed. A single man could make it over the bank but not a group of men. Twitty went for help and the rest of us stayed with Bowden. Twitty located the platoon CP and the advance party from the company. Twitty gave his report and was sent back to the canal with the company FO who would call in artillery to give us covering fire when we attempted to pull Bowden out of the canal. Before we could get Bowden out he died. Doc did everything he could to bring Sgt Bowden back, including mouth to mouth. The moment life left his body I had eye contact with him. He looked me straight in the eye as he said, "Thank you".
He was the husband of Mrs Mary Bowden, 139 Powell Street, Lumberton, NC.
He served with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, "Geronimo", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded 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.
∼Lee Andrew Bowden
Date Born September 20, 1944
US Army
Sergeant
Light Weapons Infantry
101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, A Company
Date Death April 6, 1968
Hostile, Killed in Action
35 km NW of Hue, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.
★ Purple Heart
Lee enlisted in the Army. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on December 13, 1967.
Lee Andrew was born and raised in Selma, Alabama. He attended Selma, Alabama public schools from elementary through high school. Lee graduated from R.B. Hudson High School with the class of 1963. Lee Andrew was one of a few students at R.B. Hudson High School to have a drivers license during his senior year at school. He was taught to drive by his neighbors, Rogers Rudolph, Jr. and his wife, Tena Boykins Rudolph. They assisted him in getting his drivers license. They also allowed Lee Andrew to drive one of their cars to the senior prom. While in high school, Lee Andrew met Mary Allen and they fell in love. They had a son, Derrill Allen.
As a member of the United States Army, SGT Bowden served our country until April 6th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that Lee Andrew died from small arms fire. SGT Bowden is on panel 48E, line 023 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Lee Andrew Bowden, Sergeant E-5, Died: April 6, 1968 at Quang Tri, South Vietnam due to hostile fire. Bowden came into the company at Ft Campbell from the 82nd Airborne. I did not get to know him until Vietnam when he became the new squad leader. He talked a lot about the house he was going to build when he got back home. He received advertisements in the mail from Jim Walter homes with house plans. I always found it amusing each time they arrived he talked for days about each floor plan.
Marvin Kelly, 2190 Nevada, Lumberton, NC 28358, He is my granddad.
Lee Andrew Bowden Jr, Son, 16190 NC Hwy 71 North, Shannon, NC 28368, I wish I had a chance to meet you. I heard great things about you. Rest In Peace.
I am the oldest of Sgt. Bowden kids and I myself have served in the U. S. Army for 22 yrs. and retired with the rank of SSG. on Sept.,2007. This is a great honor for my father and those that serve with him in all branches of service. We all missed you father and wish that we could have shared life with you.
Love Son: Derrill Allen
Remembering Lee, Just dropped in and wanted to wish a hometown vet Peace. Thanks for your sacrifice Lee and you will always be remembered for what you did for this town, this state and this country. I eventually became a Vietnam Era Veteran, but much later in the war (1972-1975)- U.S. Navy. I survived it, but wish that you had also. David Wagner, fellow vet, Lumberton, NC 28360, [email protected],
Floyd Turnley: Served with him in Vietnam, [email protected]
I served with your father and grandfather. He was my squad leader in Vietnam. I was with him the day he died. I tried contacting both of you by email. The addresses were no good. The company has a memorial to him below.
www.alpha2nd501st101airborne.com/
bowden.html
Excerpt from the Above Web site: April 6, 1968. No one who was there will forget this day. First platoon was doing a routine S and D sweep towards a village. McArthur was point and I was his slack man with Berrigan, A team leader, behind me. We were walking down a path heading towards the village when all hell broke loose. We were caught in the open and the only cover was the village. The next thing I remember, I was on top of some bunkers and Quash was to my left with his M-60, and his ammo bearer, Wilson. Quash started dropping grenades into the bunkers closest to us while we gave him cover. We did not know where the others were. We decided to ease into a canal to our right rear and try to link up with the rest of the platoon. I lead out as we walked bent over using the bank as cover. We quickly came to a depression in the side of the bank. In the depression we found most of the 1st squad.
There was the squad leader Sgt Bowden, Berrigan, McArthur, Twitty, and the medic. The medic, I wish I knew his name, was working on Bowden who had a throat wound. Doc, had done everything he could do for Bowden and gave the word he needed to be medivaced out. Twitty and I went over the bank behind us into a rice field. The rice plants were about 3 feet high and offer good concealment. When we reached down to grab Bowden the gooks opened up on us. Although, we tried several time to get Bowden over the bank we failed. A single man could make it over the bank but not a group of men. Twitty went for help and the rest of us stayed with Bowden. Twitty located the platoon CP and the advance party from the company. Twitty gave his report and was sent back to the canal with the company FO who would call in artillery to give us covering fire when we attempted to pull Bowden out of the canal. Before we could get Bowden out he died. Doc did everything he could to bring Sgt Bowden back, including mouth to mouth. The moment life left his body I had eye contact with him. He looked me straight in the eye as he said, "Thank you".
He was the husband of Mrs Mary Bowden, 139 Powell Street, Lumberton, NC.
He served with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, "Geronimo", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded 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.
∼Lee Andrew Bowden
Date Born September 20, 1944
US Army
Sergeant
Light Weapons Infantry
101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, A Company
Date Death April 6, 1968
Hostile, Killed in Action
35 km NW of Hue, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.
★ Purple Heart
Lee enlisted in the Army. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on December 13, 1967.
Sergeant Lee Andrew Bowden, Vietnam Veteran, of Lumberton, North Carolina, native of Selma, Alabama, was a casualty of the Vietnam War.
Lee Andrew was born and raised in Selma, Alabama. He attended Selma, Alabama public schools from elementary through high school. Lee graduated from R.B. Hudson High School with the class of 1963. Lee Andrew was one of a few students at R.B. Hudson High School to have a drivers license during his senior year at school. He was taught to drive by his neighbors, Rogers Rudolph, Jr. and his wife, Tena Boykins Rudolph. They assisted him in getting his drivers license. They also allowed Lee Andrew to drive one of their cars to the senior prom. While in high school, Lee Andrew met Mary Allen and they fell in love. They had a son, Derrill Allen.
As a member of the United States Army, SGT Bowden served our country until April 6th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that Lee Andrew died from small arms fire. SGT Bowden is on panel 48E, line 023 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Lee Andrew Bowden, Sergeant E-5, Died: April 6, 1968 at Quang Tri, South Vietnam due to hostile fire. Bowden came into the company at Ft Campbell from the 82nd Airborne. I did not get to know him until Vietnam when he became the new squad leader. He talked a lot about the house he was going to build when he got back home. He received advertisements in the mail from Jim Walter homes with house plans. I always found it amusing each time they arrived he talked for days about each floor plan.
Marvin Kelly, 2190 Nevada, Lumberton, NC 28358, He is my granddad.
Lee Andrew Bowden Jr, Son, 16190 NC Hwy 71 North, Shannon, NC 28368, I wish I had a chance to meet you. I heard great things about you. Rest In Peace.
I am the oldest of Sgt. Bowden kids and I myself have served in the U. S. Army for 22 yrs. and retired with the rank of SSG. on Sept.,2007. This is a great honor for my father and those that serve with him in all branches of service. We all missed you father and wish that we could have shared life with you.
Love Son: Derrill Allen
Remembering Lee, Just dropped in and wanted to wish a hometown vet Peace. Thanks for your sacrifice Lee and you will always be remembered for what you did for this town, this state and this country. I eventually became a Vietnam Era Veteran, but much later in the war (1972-1975)- U.S. Navy. I survived it, but wish that you had also. David Wagner, fellow vet, Lumberton, NC 28360, [email protected],
Floyd Turnley: Served with him in Vietnam, [email protected]
I served with your father and grandfather. He was my squad leader in Vietnam. I was with him the day he died. I tried contacting both of you by email. The addresses were no good. The company has a memorial to him below.
www.alpha2nd501st101airborne.com/
bowden.html
Excerpt from the Above Web site: April 6, 1968. No one who was there will forget this day. First platoon was doing a routine S and D sweep towards a village. McArthur was point and I was his slack man with Berrigan, A team leader, behind me. We were walking down a path heading towards the village when all hell broke loose. We were caught in the open and the only cover was the village. The next thing I remember, I was on top of some bunkers and Quash was to my left with his M-60, and his ammo bearer, Wilson. Quash started dropping grenades into the bunkers closest to us while we gave him cover. We did not know where the others were. We decided to ease into a canal to our right rear and try to link up with the rest of the platoon. I lead out as we walked bent over using the bank as cover. We quickly came to a depression in the side of the bank. In the depression we found most of the 1st squad.
There was the squad leader Sgt Bowden, Berrigan, McArthur, Twitty, and the medic. The medic, I wish I knew his name, was working on Bowden who had a throat wound. Doc, had done everything he could do for Bowden and gave the word he needed to be medivaced out. Twitty and I went over the bank behind us into a rice field. The rice plants were about 3 feet high and offer good concealment. When we reached down to grab Bowden the gooks opened up on us. Although, we tried several time to get Bowden over the bank we failed. A single man could make it over the bank but not a group of men. Twitty went for help and the rest of us stayed with Bowden. Twitty located the platoon CP and the advance party from the company. Twitty gave his report and was sent back to the canal with the company FO who would call in artillery to give us covering fire when we attempted to pull Bowden out of the canal. Before we could get Bowden out he died. Doc did everything he could to bring Sgt Bowden back, including mouth to mouth. The moment life left his body I had eye contact with him. He looked me straight in the eye as he said, "Thank you".
He was the husband of Mrs Mary Bowden, 139 Powell Street, Lumberton, NC.
He served with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, "Geronimo", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded 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.
∼Lee Andrew Bowden
Date Born September 20, 1944
US Army
Sergeant
Light Weapons Infantry
101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, A Company
Date Death April 6, 1968
Hostile, Killed in Action
35 km NW of Hue, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.
★ Purple Heart
Lee enlisted in the Army. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on December 13, 1967.
Lee Andrew was born and raised in Selma, Alabama. He attended Selma, Alabama public schools from elementary through high school. Lee graduated from R.B. Hudson High School with the class of 1963. Lee Andrew was one of a few students at R.B. Hudson High School to have a drivers license during his senior year at school. He was taught to drive by his neighbors, Rogers Rudolph, Jr. and his wife, Tena Boykins Rudolph. They assisted him in getting his drivers license. They also allowed Lee Andrew to drive one of their cars to the senior prom. While in high school, Lee Andrew met Mary Allen and they fell in love. They had a son, Derrill Allen.
As a member of the United States Army, SGT Bowden served our country until April 6th, 1968 in Quang Tri, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that Lee Andrew died from small arms fire. SGT Bowden is on panel 48E, line 023 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 4 years.
Lee Andrew Bowden, Sergeant E-5, Died: April 6, 1968 at Quang Tri, South Vietnam due to hostile fire. Bowden came into the company at Ft Campbell from the 82nd Airborne. I did not get to know him until Vietnam when he became the new squad leader. He talked a lot about the house he was going to build when he got back home. He received advertisements in the mail from Jim Walter homes with house plans. I always found it amusing each time they arrived he talked for days about each floor plan.
Marvin Kelly, 2190 Nevada, Lumberton, NC 28358, He is my granddad.
Lee Andrew Bowden Jr, Son, 16190 NC Hwy 71 North, Shannon, NC 28368, I wish I had a chance to meet you. I heard great things about you. Rest In Peace.
I am the oldest of Sgt. Bowden kids and I myself have served in the U. S. Army for 22 yrs. and retired with the rank of SSG. on Sept.,2007. This is a great honor for my father and those that serve with him in all branches of service. We all missed you father and wish that we could have shared life with you.
Love Son: Derrill Allen
Remembering Lee, Just dropped in and wanted to wish a hometown vet Peace. Thanks for your sacrifice Lee and you will always be remembered for what you did for this town, this state and this country. I eventually became a Vietnam Era Veteran, but much later in the war (1972-1975)- U.S. Navy. I survived it, but wish that you had also. David Wagner, fellow vet, Lumberton, NC 28360, [email protected],
Floyd Turnley: Served with him in Vietnam, [email protected]
I served with your father and grandfather. He was my squad leader in Vietnam. I was with him the day he died. I tried contacting both of you by email. The addresses were no good. The company has a memorial to him below.
www.alpha2nd501st101airborne.com/
bowden.html
Excerpt from the Above Web site: April 6, 1968. No one who was there will forget this day. First platoon was doing a routine S and D sweep towards a village. McArthur was point and I was his slack man with Berrigan, A team leader, behind me. We were walking down a path heading towards the village when all hell broke loose. We were caught in the open and the only cover was the village. The next thing I remember, I was on top of some bunkers and Quash was to my left with his M-60, and his ammo bearer, Wilson. Quash started dropping grenades into the bunkers closest to us while we gave him cover. We did not know where the others were. We decided to ease into a canal to our right rear and try to link up with the rest of the platoon. I lead out as we walked bent over using the bank as cover. We quickly came to a depression in the side of the bank. In the depression we found most of the 1st squad.
There was the squad leader Sgt Bowden, Berrigan, McArthur, Twitty, and the medic. The medic, I wish I knew his name, was working on Bowden who had a throat wound. Doc, had done everything he could do for Bowden and gave the word he needed to be medivaced out. Twitty and I went over the bank behind us into a rice field. The rice plants were about 3 feet high and offer good concealment. When we reached down to grab Bowden the gooks opened up on us. Although, we tried several time to get Bowden over the bank we failed. A single man could make it over the bank but not a group of men. Twitty went for help and the rest of us stayed with Bowden. Twitty located the platoon CP and the advance party from the company. Twitty gave his report and was sent back to the canal with the company FO who would call in artillery to give us covering fire when we attempted to pull Bowden out of the canal. Before we could get Bowden out he died. Doc did everything he could to bring Sgt Bowden back, including mouth to mouth. The moment life left his body I had eye contact with him. He looked me straight in the eye as he said, "Thank you".
He was the husband of Mrs Mary Bowden, 139 Powell Street, Lumberton, NC.
He served with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, "Geronimo", 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.
He was awarded 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.
∼Lee Andrew Bowden
Date Born September 20, 1944
US Army
Sergeant
Light Weapons Infantry
101st Airborne Division, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, A Company
Date Death April 6, 1968
Hostile, Killed in Action
35 km NW of Hue, South Vietnam, Quang Tri province.
★ Purple Heart
Lee enlisted in the Army. Entered via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on December 13, 1967.
