VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Fairbanks Bowe

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William Fairbanks Bowe

Roster ID 5672
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Fairbanks
Last Name:	Bowe
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Affiliation:	Class of 1910
Biography & Genealogy:	Born: April 8, 1891. Matriculated: September 12, 1906 from Augusta, GA Graduated: June 22, 1910. World War I Record: Captain, Engineers, A.E.F. Commisioned 2nd Lieutenant Engineers U.S.R. September, 25, 1917; sailed for France in three months; stationed at General Intermediate Storage Depot, which he aided in constructing, at Gievres during entire service overseas. Promoted to First Lieutenant. Promoted to Captain, Engineers. Returned to the U.S. January 25, 1919, honourably discharged. Died: March 15, 1954.

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