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Hugh Pierson Bowden

In memory of:

Private Hugh Pierson Bowden

November 20, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

526

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Citation(s):

Military Medal

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information

Enlistment:

August 1, 1914
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Son of George F. Bowden, M.D., and Elizabeth Bowden, of Wesleyville, Newfoundland. Served at Gallipoli and was previously wounded at Ypres, Belgium.

Commemorated on Page 16 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MARCOING BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

II. G. I.

Location:

Marcoing is a village 7 kilometres south-west of Cambrai. The MARCOING BRITISH CEMETERY is 2 kilometres due east of the village on the D.15 towards Masnieres.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of HUGH PIERSON BOWDEN– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of HUGH PIERSON 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.

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    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.
  • 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."

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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

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    Group Photo
    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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    Photo of Hugh Pierson Bowden
    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.
  • Text– 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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    Text – 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 Bowden– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Hugh Bowden
    Photo of Hugh Bowden – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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