Guard George S. Bowman

Guard George S. Bowman | North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina
Guard George S. Bowman

North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina

End of Watch Tuesday, March 4, 1947

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George S. Bowman

Guard George Bowman was shot and killed by three escaping inmates at the North Carolina Prison Camp at the Eddyville Quarry.

All three inmates were arrested a short time later. They were all convicted of Guard Bowman's murder, sentenced to death, and subsequently executed in the gas chamber on November 1st, 1947.

Guard Bowman was a WWI veteran. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Monday, March 3, 1947
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Executed in 1947
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Officer Bowman,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

March 4, 2022

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