Papers, ca. 1995.

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Papers, ca. 1995.

Contains a transcript and a photocopy of a newspaper article describing Bowen's military experiences at both Okinawa and Peleliu. At both, his platoon incurred massive casualties and he suffered from an emotional breakdown. At Okinawa he was severely wounded after being hit by a sniper's bullet in the face.

1 folder (4 p.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7650829

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Bowen, Wayne J., 1924-

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Bowen served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1943-1945 during World War II. From the description of Papers, ca. 1995. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52248330 ...