The following obit shows he was born in Havre, MT. Two marriage license applications and census records show he was born in Nebraska.
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The following provided by Find A Grave contributor "Cara":
Great Falls Tribune (MT), 15 Nov 1924
Earl Bowlsby, Disabled Vet, Found Dead. Shell Shattered Hero of 5 Major Engagements Had Been in Poor Health.
Leaving behind a note saying he was "sorry" he had to "do this", Earl Bowlsby, 26, deputy county auditor, who made an enviable record overseas during the World war with the Third Division, Friday night about 8:40 was found dead in his home, 610 Eighth avenue north. Bowlsby was alone in the house. Mrs. Bowlsby had been at the house during the afternoon but went to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson of 1921 Seventh avenue north. She was prostrated when told of her husband's death and the physicians were called to attend her.
Poor health was advanced as the reason for the act. Mr. Bowlsby, twice wounded and shell-shocked in action, had been in failing health for some time and lately had been under the care of a physician. He was married only three months ago and had just moved into the house where he took his own life.
Bowlsby is survived by the widow and a 2-year-old daughter by a former wife. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowlsby, are now living in Port Hill, Idaho.
Mr. Bowlsby was born at Havre and before enlisting in the military service spent much of his time as a cowpuncher in the northern part of the state. His single passion was horses and there are many fine tales of his love for them.
When the war with Germany broke out, he was one of the first men to enlist in Montana. He joined the regular army on Nov. 2, 1917, and was put in the Third division. Just as he was one of the first men to enlist at Havre, he was among the first to be sent overseas to take an active part in the war.
He was in five battles in the two years he was in the army. His first engagement was in the battle of the Marne. Following this he was sent in the St. Mihiel and Verdun offenses and then the battles at Aisne-Marne and Meuse Argonne. It was in the latter battle that he was injured and taken from active duty. He was hit in the knee by high explosives and never fully recovered. He walked with a cane and with a brace on his leg. He was also severely shell shocked and never fully recovered from the effects. He was discharged March 21, 1919, and following his release came to Great Falls. He took vocational training here and a few years ago was appointed deputy county auditor.
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The following provided by Find A Grave contributor "Cara":
Great Falls Tribune (MT), 15 Nov 1924
Earl Bowlsby, Disabled Vet, Found Dead. Shell Shattered Hero of 5 Major Engagements Had Been in Poor Health.
Leaving behind a note saying he was "sorry" he had to "do this", Earl Bowlsby, 26, deputy county auditor, who made an enviable record overseas during the World war with the Third Division, Friday night about 8:40 was found dead in his home, 610 Eighth avenue north. Bowlsby was alone in the house. Mrs. Bowlsby had been at the house during the afternoon but went to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson of 1921 Seventh avenue north. She was prostrated when told of her husband's death and the physicians were called to attend her.
Poor health was advanced as the reason for the act. Mr. Bowlsby, twice wounded and shell-shocked in action, had been in failing health for some time and lately had been under the care of a physician. He was married only three months ago and had just moved into the house where he took his own life.
Bowlsby is survived by the widow and a 2-year-old daughter by a former wife. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowlsby, are now living in Port Hill, Idaho.
Mr. Bowlsby was born at Havre and before enlisting in the military service spent much of his time as a cowpuncher in the northern part of the state. His single passion was horses and there are many fine tales of his love for them.
When the war with Germany broke out, he was one of the first men to enlist in Montana. He joined the regular army on Nov. 2, 1917, and was put in the Third division. Just as he was one of the first men to enlist at Havre, he was among the first to be sent overseas to take an active part in the war.
He was in five battles in the two years he was in the army. His first engagement was in the battle of the Marne. Following this he was sent in the St. Mihiel and Verdun offenses and then the battles at Aisne-Marne and Meuse Argonne. It was in the latter battle that he was injured and taken from active duty. He was hit in the knee by high explosives and never fully recovered. He walked with a cane and with a brace on his leg. He was also severely shell shocked and never fully recovered from the effects. He was discharged March 21, 1919, and following his release came to Great Falls. He took vocational training here and a few years ago was appointed deputy county auditor.
The following obit shows he was born in Havre, MT. Two marriage license applications and census records show he was born in Nebraska.
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The following provided by Find A Grave contributor "Cara":
Great Falls Tribune (MT), 15 Nov 1924
Earl Bowlsby, Disabled Vet, Found Dead. Shell Shattered Hero of 5 Major Engagements Had Been in Poor Health.
Leaving behind a note saying he was "sorry" he had to "do this", Earl Bowlsby, 26, deputy county auditor, who made an enviable record overseas during the World war with the Third Division, Friday night about 8:40 was found dead in his home, 610 Eighth avenue north. Bowlsby was alone in the house. Mrs. Bowlsby had been at the house during the afternoon but went to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson of 1921 Seventh avenue north. She was prostrated when told of her husband's death and the physicians were called to attend her.
Poor health was advanced as the reason for the act. Mr. Bowlsby, twice wounded and shell-shocked in action, had been in failing health for some time and lately had been under the care of a physician. He was married only three months ago and had just moved into the house where he took his own life.
Bowlsby is survived by the widow and a 2-year-old daughter by a former wife. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowlsby, are now living in Port Hill, Idaho.
Mr. Bowlsby was born at Havre and before enlisting in the military service spent much of his time as a cowpuncher in the northern part of the state. His single passion was horses and there are many fine tales of his love for them.
When the war with Germany broke out, he was one of the first men to enlist in Montana. He joined the regular army on Nov. 2, 1917, and was put in the Third division. Just as he was one of the first men to enlist at Havre, he was among the first to be sent overseas to take an active part in the war.
He was in five battles in the two years he was in the army. His first engagement was in the battle of the Marne. Following this he was sent in the St. Mihiel and Verdun offenses and then the battles at Aisne-Marne and Meuse Argonne. It was in the latter battle that he was injured and taken from active duty. He was hit in the knee by high explosives and never fully recovered. He walked with a cane and with a brace on his leg. He was also severely shell shocked and never fully recovered from the effects. He was discharged March 21, 1919, and following his release came to Great Falls. He took vocational training here and a few years ago was appointed deputy county auditor.
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The following provided by Find A Grave contributor "Cara":
Great Falls Tribune (MT), 15 Nov 1924
Earl Bowlsby, Disabled Vet, Found Dead. Shell Shattered Hero of 5 Major Engagements Had Been in Poor Health.
Leaving behind a note saying he was "sorry" he had to "do this", Earl Bowlsby, 26, deputy county auditor, who made an enviable record overseas during the World war with the Third Division, Friday night about 8:40 was found dead in his home, 610 Eighth avenue north. Bowlsby was alone in the house. Mrs. Bowlsby had been at the house during the afternoon but went to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson of 1921 Seventh avenue north. She was prostrated when told of her husband's death and the physicians were called to attend her.
Poor health was advanced as the reason for the act. Mr. Bowlsby, twice wounded and shell-shocked in action, had been in failing health for some time and lately had been under the care of a physician. He was married only three months ago and had just moved into the house where he took his own life.
Bowlsby is survived by the widow and a 2-year-old daughter by a former wife. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowlsby, are now living in Port Hill, Idaho.
Mr. Bowlsby was born at Havre and before enlisting in the military service spent much of his time as a cowpuncher in the northern part of the state. His single passion was horses and there are many fine tales of his love for them.
When the war with Germany broke out, he was one of the first men to enlist in Montana. He joined the regular army on Nov. 2, 1917, and was put in the Third division. Just as he was one of the first men to enlist at Havre, he was among the first to be sent overseas to take an active part in the war.
He was in five battles in the two years he was in the army. His first engagement was in the battle of the Marne. Following this he was sent in the St. Mihiel and Verdun offenses and then the battles at Aisne-Marne and Meuse Argonne. It was in the latter battle that he was injured and taken from active duty. He was hit in the knee by high explosives and never fully recovered. He walked with a cane and with a brace on his leg. He was also severely shell shocked and never fully recovered from the effects. He was discharged March 21, 1919, and following his release came to Great Falls. He took vocational training here and a few years ago was appointed deputy county auditor.
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