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Emmitt
Paul
Bowen
POW (WWII)

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Emmitt Bowen was a member of the crew of the submarine tender U.S.S. CANOPUS (AS-9), serving in the Philippine Islands. After the ship was severely damaged on December 29, 1941, and subsequently scuttled to prevent the vessel from falling into enemy hands, he and his surviving comrades joined the ground forces in defense of Bataan and Corregidor. He was subsequently captured and interned as a Prisoner of War.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Steward’s Mate First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands & Japan)

    Action Date:

    April 11, 1942 – 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Steward’s Mate First Class Emmitt Paul Bowen (NSN: 2722242), United States Navy, a former crewman of the U.S.S. CANOPUS (AS-9), was captured by the Japanese on Bataan on or about 11 April 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control in 1945.