Name:
Roland Dare Bowman
Rank:
Second Lieutenant
Serial Number:
O-460502
Unit:
561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1943-12-05
State:
Pennsylvania
Cemetery:
Normandy American Cemetery, France
Plot:
B
Row:
2
Grave:
31
Decoration:
Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Comments:
Roland Dare Bowman was born on July 22, 1920 in Crystal City, Jefferson County, Missouri. He served in the 561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a Second Lieutenant during World War II. He died on December 5, 1943 in Bayeux, France and is now buried in the Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Roland was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.