WORLD WAR II
KOREA
Killed In Action
Private Fowler was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Son of Roland Monroe and Mattie Gordon Fowler. Clyde's parents received the following letter from Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Barton:
"William Clyde was a member of a patrol responsible for the security of a main supply route to the front. The vehicle in which he was riding was ambushed by enemy soldiers and Clyde died with three other comrades in the ensuing encounter.
As a member of this command, Clyde was liked by all his associates. He was an excellent soldier, performing all tasks assigned to him in a cheerful and efficient manner, thereby winning the commendation of his immediate superiors and the respect of his comrades.
News of his death comes as a real shock to all of us who knew him and his loss will be felt greatly in the organization.
Memorial services were held for Clyde Feb. 4, 1951, and were attended by many of his comrades. He was interred in United Nations Cemetery in Korea.
I sincerely hope that the knowledge that your son was an exemplary soldier and died while in the service of his country will be of some consolation in your bereavement."
Colonel Barton commanded the military police outfit of which Fowler was a member.
MULLINS - Pvt. Clyde Flower was killed January 30 in Korea, the Defense department has informed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Fowler Sr., of Mullins.
Private Fowler, who had entered the service last November, attended the Mullins schools and Clemson College.
Besides his parents, survivors include three brothers, Gordon Fowler, who lost a leg in World War II and received a medal for heroism, Herbert Fowler and R. M. Fowler Jr., all of Mullins; and four sisters, Mattie Lee Fowler and Eunice Fowler of Mullins, Victorine Fowler of Myrtle Beach and Haseltine Fowler of Conway.
This brings to a total of three the number of young men from Mullins who have given their lives in the Korean conflict. The other two were, Lt. Charles Mann McMillan and Sgt. Ossie Maeo Gunter. The later left a two-week-old baby whom he never saw.
Published in The State, February 10, 1951
MULLINS - Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock for Pvt. William Clyde Fowler, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Monroe Fowler, who was killed in action in Korea on January 30.
The services will be held from the home of the parents on West Marion Street with the Rev. Percy B. Upchurch in charge. Full military honors will be accorded at Cedardale Cemetery.
Pvt. Fowler, a native of Mullins, was graduated from Mullins High School and served in the Army one year in World War II. After his discharge he attended the Citadel one year.
Published in the News and Courier
KOREA
Killed In Action
Private Fowler was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Son of Roland Monroe and Mattie Gordon Fowler. Clyde's parents received the following letter from Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Barton:
"William Clyde was a member of a patrol responsible for the security of a main supply route to the front. The vehicle in which he was riding was ambushed by enemy soldiers and Clyde died with three other comrades in the ensuing encounter.
As a member of this command, Clyde was liked by all his associates. He was an excellent soldier, performing all tasks assigned to him in a cheerful and efficient manner, thereby winning the commendation of his immediate superiors and the respect of his comrades.
News of his death comes as a real shock to all of us who knew him and his loss will be felt greatly in the organization.
Memorial services were held for Clyde Feb. 4, 1951, and were attended by many of his comrades. He was interred in United Nations Cemetery in Korea.
I sincerely hope that the knowledge that your son was an exemplary soldier and died while in the service of his country will be of some consolation in your bereavement."
Colonel Barton commanded the military police outfit of which Fowler was a member.
MULLINS - Pvt. Clyde Flower was killed January 30 in Korea, the Defense department has informed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Fowler Sr., of Mullins.
Private Fowler, who had entered the service last November, attended the Mullins schools and Clemson College.
Besides his parents, survivors include three brothers, Gordon Fowler, who lost a leg in World War II and received a medal for heroism, Herbert Fowler and R. M. Fowler Jr., all of Mullins; and four sisters, Mattie Lee Fowler and Eunice Fowler of Mullins, Victorine Fowler of Myrtle Beach and Haseltine Fowler of Conway.
This brings to a total of three the number of young men from Mullins who have given their lives in the Korean conflict. The other two were, Lt. Charles Mann McMillan and Sgt. Ossie Maeo Gunter. The later left a two-week-old baby whom he never saw.
Published in The State, February 10, 1951
MULLINS - Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock for Pvt. William Clyde Fowler, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Monroe Fowler, who was killed in action in Korea on January 30.
The services will be held from the home of the parents on West Marion Street with the Rev. Percy B. Upchurch in charge. Full military honors will be accorded at Cedardale Cemetery.
Pvt. Fowler, a native of Mullins, was graduated from Mullins High School and served in the Army one year in World War II. After his discharge he attended the Citadel one year.
Published in the News and Courier
WORLD WAR II
KOREA
Killed In Action
Private Fowler was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Son of Roland Monroe and Mattie Gordon Fowler. Clyde's parents received the following letter from Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Barton:
"William Clyde was a member of a patrol responsible for the security of a main supply route to the front. The vehicle in which he was riding was ambushed by enemy soldiers and Clyde died with three other comrades in the ensuing encounter.
As a member of this command, Clyde was liked by all his associates. He was an excellent soldier, performing all tasks assigned to him in a cheerful and efficient manner, thereby winning the commendation of his immediate superiors and the respect of his comrades.
News of his death comes as a real shock to all of us who knew him and his loss will be felt greatly in the organization.
Memorial services were held for Clyde Feb. 4, 1951, and were attended by many of his comrades. He was interred in United Nations Cemetery in Korea.
I sincerely hope that the knowledge that your son was an exemplary soldier and died while in the service of his country will be of some consolation in your bereavement."
Colonel Barton commanded the military police outfit of which Fowler was a member.
MULLINS - Pvt. Clyde Flower was killed January 30 in Korea, the Defense department has informed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Fowler Sr., of Mullins.
Private Fowler, who had entered the service last November, attended the Mullins schools and Clemson College.
Besides his parents, survivors include three brothers, Gordon Fowler, who lost a leg in World War II and received a medal for heroism, Herbert Fowler and R. M. Fowler Jr., all of Mullins; and four sisters, Mattie Lee Fowler and Eunice Fowler of Mullins, Victorine Fowler of Myrtle Beach and Haseltine Fowler of Conway.
This brings to a total of three the number of young men from Mullins who have given their lives in the Korean conflict. The other two were, Lt. Charles Mann McMillan and Sgt. Ossie Maeo Gunter. The later left a two-week-old baby whom he never saw.
Published in The State, February 10, 1951
MULLINS - Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock for Pvt. William Clyde Fowler, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Monroe Fowler, who was killed in action in Korea on January 30.
The services will be held from the home of the parents on West Marion Street with the Rev. Percy B. Upchurch in charge. Full military honors will be accorded at Cedardale Cemetery.
Pvt. Fowler, a native of Mullins, was graduated from Mullins High School and served in the Army one year in World War II. After his discharge he attended the Citadel one year.
Published in the News and Courier
KOREA
Killed In Action
Private Fowler was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Son of Roland Monroe and Mattie Gordon Fowler. Clyde's parents received the following letter from Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Barton:
"William Clyde was a member of a patrol responsible for the security of a main supply route to the front. The vehicle in which he was riding was ambushed by enemy soldiers and Clyde died with three other comrades in the ensuing encounter.
As a member of this command, Clyde was liked by all his associates. He was an excellent soldier, performing all tasks assigned to him in a cheerful and efficient manner, thereby winning the commendation of his immediate superiors and the respect of his comrades.
News of his death comes as a real shock to all of us who knew him and his loss will be felt greatly in the organization.
Memorial services were held for Clyde Feb. 4, 1951, and were attended by many of his comrades. He was interred in United Nations Cemetery in Korea.
I sincerely hope that the knowledge that your son was an exemplary soldier and died while in the service of his country will be of some consolation in your bereavement."
Colonel Barton commanded the military police outfit of which Fowler was a member.
MULLINS - Pvt. Clyde Flower was killed January 30 in Korea, the Defense department has informed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Fowler Sr., of Mullins.
Private Fowler, who had entered the service last November, attended the Mullins schools and Clemson College.
Besides his parents, survivors include three brothers, Gordon Fowler, who lost a leg in World War II and received a medal for heroism, Herbert Fowler and R. M. Fowler Jr., all of Mullins; and four sisters, Mattie Lee Fowler and Eunice Fowler of Mullins, Victorine Fowler of Myrtle Beach and Haseltine Fowler of Conway.
This brings to a total of three the number of young men from Mullins who have given their lives in the Korean conflict. The other two were, Lt. Charles Mann McMillan and Sgt. Ossie Maeo Gunter. The later left a two-week-old baby whom he never saw.
Published in The State, February 10, 1951
MULLINS - Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock for Pvt. William Clyde Fowler, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Monroe Fowler, who was killed in action in Korea on January 30.
The services will be held from the home of the parents on West Marion Street with the Rev. Percy B. Upchurch in charge. Full military honors will be accorded at Cedardale Cemetery.
Pvt. Fowler, a native of Mullins, was graduated from Mullins High School and served in the Army one year in World War II. After his discharge he attended the Citadel one year.
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