About Elmer Bowen
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Elmer Bowen, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company C, 127th Illinois Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
General Orders: Date of Issue: July 21, 1894
Action Date: May 22, 1863
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company C
Division: 127th Illinois Infantry
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Elmer Bowen's Timeline
| 1830 |
October 25, 1830
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Erie, New York, United States
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| 1912 |
December 26, 1912
Age 82
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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