U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
William Bowman
1948
William Lawrence Bowman served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer William Bowman died of injuries he received when he fell from his motorcycle while responding to a robbery call. He was responding to a report of a robbery in progress at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Geary Boulevard. As Officer Bowman approached the intersection, he turned sharply to avoid an approaching patrol car and fell from his motorcycle. Officer Bowman was a United States Marine Corps WWII veteran and had served with the San Francisco Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and daughter. He is buried at the Golden Gate National Cemetary, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
San Francisco Police Department
Officer
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