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Bowdoin, George E.

Service number:
O-11317
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
4th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps
Awarded for:
Operation Stalemate II
Citation unavailable.

For action which was performed on 4 October 1944 at Peleliu, Palau Islands.

Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
4th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps
Citation unavailable.

For action performed in the period of January 4-9, 1944 at Cape Gloucester, New Britain.
This award was obtained in the form of an Gold Star to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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