William Edward Fowler
1918 - 1943
Pvt William Edward Fowler was born Nov 8, 1918 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The 22 Mar
1940 he married Leonna Belle Johnson.
Pvt Fowler worked for Harding Glass Plant in Ft. Smith, Ar. as a glass cutter.
William Edward Fowler, Resident of Fort Smith, Ar served in the US Army as
a Private, with 172nd Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division.
Pvt. Fowler was killed in Action 2 Jul 1943, at Rendova, Solomon Islands, South Pacific.
He is buried at: Plot A, Row 15, Grave 39, Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines.
He receiver the Purple Heart.
From: Naval History and Heritage Command. National Museum of the U.S. Navy
Rendova Island Invasion: June 30 - July 2, 1943
Landing on Rendova Island on June 30, 1943, were U.S. Army troops, 172nd Infantry,
43rd Division. The amphibious operation occurred without opposition.
The island contains a 3,400 foot mountain, which provided an excellent
observation post. U.S. Navy Seabees assisted in the landing of supplies,
which included 155-mm howitzers. On July 2, the island came under attack by
Japanese aircraft killing 59 men and wounding 77.
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