Alpha L. Bowser Military person

Alpha Lyons Bowser (August 21, 1910 – July 13, 2003) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general. He was a combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War — decorated for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima and in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

Personal facts

Alpha L. Bowser
Alias (AKA)Al
Birth dateAugust 21, 1910
Birth place
Crafton Pennsylvania , United States
Date of deathJuly 13, 2003
Place of death
Kailua Honolulu County Hawaii , United States

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Military person

award
Bronze Star Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
military operations
Korean War
Bougainville Campaign
Battle of Chosin Reservoir
Battle of Iwo Jima
World War II
Battle of Inchon
New Georgia Campaign
Second Battle of Seoul
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military command
Camp Lejeune
2nd Battalion 12th Marines
3rd 105mm Howitzer Battalion 12th Marines
Fleet Marine Force Atlantic
Recruit Training Command MCRD San Diego
Twentynine Palms
service start1932
service end1967

Alpha L. Bowser on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who/Bowser_AL.htm