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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    1st Armored Regiment

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    January 30, 1943

    Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 23 (1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant James Henry Bowser (ASN: 6921801), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces during the Battle of Faid Pass, Tunisia, on 30 January 1943. Sergeant Bowser’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.