James W. BOWIE

Registration number37 355 808
Grade
Private
UnitHQ 3 / 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment
Division
101st Airborne Division
date of death12/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°1
Current cemeteryG-15-20 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals

Distinguished Service Cross
The SDC is awarded to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves by an act of heroism that does not warrant the HSM.

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.

Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.

WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.