J. Carlton Bowles papers, 1942-1947

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

J. Carlton Bowles papers, 1942-1947. Accession 53504. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.175 cubic feet (1 box)
Creator:
J. Carlton Bowles
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

J. Carlton Bowles papers, 1942-1947. Accession 53504. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1942-1945, of J. Carlton Bowles of Franklin County, Virginia, detailing his service in World War II, including baptism certificate; orders regarding battle honors and awards; postcards of Paris, France; selective service notifications; separation reports and honorable discharge papers; and Veterans Administration papers. Papers also include the "SS Asa Gray Hound" newsletter, December 1945, and histories of the 79th Division, United States Army.

Biographical / historical:

Joyce Carlton Bowles was born 15 April 1922 in Franklin County, Virginia, to John Thomas Bowles (1865-1953) and Ora B. Hubbard Bowles (1886-1968). He attended public schools, then worked as a cabinet maker's assistant. During World War II, Bowles served in the 313th Infantry, 79th Division, United States Army, and received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. After World War II, he worked for the E. I. DuPont plant in Martinsville, Virginia. Bowles married Virginia Louise Hodges 26 June 1947, and they had two children. Bowles died in Rocky Mount, Virginia, 19 May 2006, and is buried in Mountain View Memorial Park in Rocky Mount.

Acquisition information:
Lent for copying by Mary Lynn B. Fothergill, Roanoke, Virginia.