Edward H. Bowes

Edward Henry Bowes ( February 20, 1896 −December 15, 1944), Lt. Col., USA. CO, 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment. Captured in Bataan. Died in captivity as a P.O.W.

Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942

by Edward H. Bowes
January 4, 1942December 30, 2020

The battalion (less Company “B”) was ordered to move to Corregidor. At 10:15 A.M. , the battalion (less Companies “B” and “C”) started by boat… Read More »Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942

Dec. 8-24, 1941

by Edward H. Bowes
December 24, 1941December 30, 2020

LTC E. H. Bowes assumed command of the Ist Battalion, 31st Infantry, at Cuartel de España, Manila. The battalion was tasked with providing the anti-paratroop… Read More »Dec. 8-24, 1941