Dec. 8-24, 1941
December 24, 1941
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
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
January 4, 1942
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