| Surname: | Bowen |
| Initials: | R T I |
| Rank: | Acting Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 846833 |
| Notes: | MPSC. Enlisted in the Royal Artillery, transferred to 1 Royal Scots Fusiliers, transferred to MPSC. 4/8/1953 serving in MCE, Bielefeld, BAOR. A/Sgt. Richard Ivor Thomas Bowen. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 35595 Page: 2640 June 16, 1942) |
| Citation: | Antsirane, Madagascar, 29 Independent Brigade, Force 121, 1 Royal Scots Fusiliers.Citation: This NCO throughout the operation showed outstanding powers of leadership. He showed great coolness and ability whilst under constant and heavy fire, and throughout the period attended to the wounded without any thought of his own personal safety. His general behaviour under fire won the admiration of all.Place: Antsirane, date: 6th May 1942.Recommended b: Lt/Col J F Armstrong, MBE. Commander 19 Independent Brigade Group/ |