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Citation(s);
Military service
Service number:
526
Age:
21
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Division:
1ST Bn.
Birth:
Bay Roberts, Newfoundland & Labrador
Enlistment:
August 1, 1914
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Death:
November 20, 1917
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
II. G. I.
Additional information
Son of George F. Bowden, M.D., and Elizabeth Bowden, of Wesleyville, Newfoundland. Served at Gallipoli and was previously wounded at Ypres, Belgium.
Additional citations
Military Medal
Digital gallery of Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
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Testament
"A testament to Hugh Bowden's bravery and supreme sacrifice" His last message: "I feel satisfied that I have done my duty, and more than that can be expected of no man." -
Group Photo
A group picture of some of the Newfoundlanders who served in the First World War. Left to Right Back Row : Pte. H. Wilson, Pte H. Lidstone Second Row: Pte. C. Peet, Pte. J. Cleary, Pte. D. Osmond, Pte. A. Small, Pte. T. Smythe, Pte. W. Bradley First Row: Bugler J. Nicholl, Pte. C. March, Pte. F.P. LeGrow, Col. Sgt. G. Taylor, Lieut. C.A. Ayre, Lieut. J. Nunns, Sgt. W. Ayre, Cpl. R. Sheppard, Pte L.G. Harsant, Bugler W. Taylor -
Photo of Hugh Pierson Bowden
In memory of the men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment who served during World War 1 and did not return home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
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In memory of the men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment who served during World War 1 and did not return home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of HUGH PIERSON BOWDEN
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Photo of Hugh Bowden
Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Badge
In memory of the men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment who served during World War 1 and did not return home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
Digital gallery of
Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
Digital gallery of
Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
Digital gallery of
Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
Digital gallery of
Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
Digital gallery of
Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
Digital gallery of
Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
Digital gallery of
Private Hugh Pierson Bowden
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 16 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance.
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