Pvt. Joe M. Bowen, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bowen, Newcaastle, husband of Wanda Shook. Entered Army in 1942, trained at Kearns, Utah, Yuma, Ariz., and Camp Claiborne, La. Served in Germany, and France. Awarded 1 Battle Star, GCM. Discharged in 1945.