Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Glider Pilot Regiment, Army Air Corps (Lower Edmonton)

Awarded on:

August 16th, 1945

Citation:
"On 24th March 1945, during the airborne assault over the Rhine, North of Wesesl, this NCO was flying a Hamilcar glider. The elevator controls were shot away by flak, the flaps became unserviceable and the undercarriage was badly damaged. Staff Sergeant Bowman, with great presence of mind decided to land his glider, loaded with a tank, by using the elevator trimming device. He made what in the circumstances must be considered an exceptionally good landing and, although his glider was damaged, the load was not, and was used with effect against the enemy.

By his coolness and skill in case of a grave emergency, Staff Sergeant Bowman avoided a serious accident and was able to bring his glider load into action as briefed."