John S. Bowen
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For other people named John Bowen, see John Bowen (disambiguation).
John Stevens Bowen (October 30, 1830 – July 13, 1863) was an American career Army officer who later became a general in the Confederate Army and a commander in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. He fought at the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, and the Vicksburg Campaign. He is often said to have died just as his abilities were gaining attention.[1]
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Born | (1830-10-30)October 30, 1830 Bowen's Creek, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 1863(1863-07-13) (aged 32) Edwards, Mississippi |
Buried | Confederate States Army Cemetery Vicksburg, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America State of Missouri Confederate States |
Service/ | United States Army Missouri Militia Confederate Army |
Years of service | 1853–1856 (USA) 1857–1861 (Missouri) 1861–1863 (CSA) |
Rank | Second lieutenant (USA) Lieutenant colonel (Missouri Volunteer Militia) Major General (CSA) |
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