Bowdoin, George E.
- Service number:
- O-11317
- Nationality:
- American
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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
- Awarded for:
- Operation Stalemate II
For action which was performed on 4 October 1944 at Peleliu, Palau Islands.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major
- Unit:
- 4th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps
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.
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