The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Frank Sayles Bowen, Jr. (ASN: 0-16434), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a position of great responsibility as Commanding General, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, in Korea, from September 1950 to June 1951. As one of the key combat commanders, he displayed leadership, planning foresight, operational skill and tactical ability in the employment of his unit against the enemy. General Bowen’s practice of tact and diplomacy promoted harmonious relations withy units and agencies of other nations comprising the United Nations Command. His scope of the conflict enabled him to instill and inspire a crusading spirit in his officers and men. Demonstrating exemplary courage and aggressiveness in personally leading his Combat Team in the amphibious landing at Inchon and the liberation of Seoul, in combat air drops at Sunchon, Sukchon, and Munsan-ni which sealed off enemy escape routes and secured guerrilla infested areas, General Bowen contributed much to the fighting renown of his unit, to the overall strategy, and to the success of the campaign waged by the EIGHTH United States Army in Korea. The notable achievements attained by General Bowen reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.