Frank S. Bowen

Frank S. Bowen Jr.
Major General Frank S. Bowen Jr.
Born(1905-03-04)March 4, 1905
Manila, Philippines
DiedSeptember 24, 1976(1976-09-24) (aged 71)
Moncrief Army Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1926–1964
RankMajor General
CommandsXII Corps
Military Assistance Advisory Group China
101st Airborne Division
6th Armored Division
187th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star (4)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Ribbon
American Presidential Unit Citation
Yangtze Patrol (Navy)
Asiatic Pacific with Arrowhead
Korean Service with Arrowhead
WWII Victory Ribbon
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Kelly Bowen

Frank Sayles Bowen Jr. (March 4, 1905 – September 24, 1976) was a United States Army major general who served as commander of the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment during the Korean War.


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