Background
BOWDEN, Walter was born on June 10, 1859 in London. Son of late William Bowden of Hilldrop Crescent, Camden Road, N., and Jane, daughter of James Beer.
BOWDEN, Walter was born on June 10, 1859 in London. Son of late William Bowden of Hilldrop Crescent, Camden Road, N., and Jane, daughter of James Beer.
One daughter Member Royal College of Surgeons England, L. R.C.P. London Entered Royal Naval Medical Service, 1887. Staff Surgeon, 1899; Fleet Surgeon, 1903. Retired, 1908; served River Gambia, 1894 (despatches).
Bombardment and occupation of Gunjur, 1894 (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, general Africa Medal, Gambia Clasp).
Decorated: for services rendered during the Gambia Expedition, 1894. Royal Navy, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Deputy Inspector-General, 1908.
Club: Junior United Service.