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PFC. Calvin Fowler SN 815278
Company 3 of the 23rd Battalion of the Fourth Marine Division
Veteran of the Pacific Theater: Tinian, Siapan and Iwo Jima
United States Marine Corps
Image of Calvin Fowler. Image taken during his years of service in World War II with Company 3 of the 23rd Battalion of the Fourth Marine Division, United States Marine Corps. PFC Fowler received the Purple Heart for wounds received during the actions around and near Hill 382 on February 26, 1945
Memories of Calvin Fowler...
Note: Rosi, the following brief statement was by another family who recalled some of the conversations with their veteran. You might want to see if something similar or even other thoughts might be added here...J. Richard
"...My grandfather Edward J. Santos often told us stories about the difficult river crossings and captures of strategic bridges. He mentioned how the danger of sniper fire was always etched in his mind. My grandfather spoke very fondly of a German family in a small village who were friendly toward the allies, and often offered them meals and a place to rest. He spoke of the attrocities of Gardelegan and the cemetary that was constructed there. At one time he had done an interview with a Boston news channel and gave his account of some of the terrible things he had wittnessed. My entire family, and myself, are very proud of his service and contribution to our great land..."
Rosi Lamela, Daughter of Calvin Fowler.
Interested in some background information?
Check out the related links below...4th Marine Division on Iwo Jima
Marine Corps History: Iwo Jima
We at the World War II Stories -- In Their Own Words web site wish to offer our most profound THANK YOU to the Daughter of Mr. Calvin Fowler, Ms. Rosi Lamela, for her kind offer to share this excellent image of her late Father, who passed away in 1997. The image above is a family tribute to the memory of their World War II hero.
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