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CHRISTOPHER COWEN
Home Of Record:
WOODLYNNE
County:
Camden
Status:
Killed In Action
Rank:
SGT
Branch Of Service:
Army
Country Of Incident:
SVN
Date of Casualty:
July 15, 1968
Date of Birth:
July 06, 1947
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SGT
- E5 - Army - Selective Service
9th Infantry Division
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Jan 26, 1968
Casualty was on Jul 15, 1968
In LONG AN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
Panel 52W - Line 37
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 Christopher
Cowen was born on July 6, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Cowen, Sr. His
home of record is Woodlynne, NJ. He had two older brothers, Joseph and
William. Chris graduated from Collingswood High School in 1966.
He was drafted into the US Army in November 1966. Cowen was an expert
machine gunner and attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT).
Cowen was killed by crossfire on July 15, 1968, while on patrol.
Information from vvmf.org and NJVVMF
MESSAGES LEFT ON THEWALL-USA (as of 2/28/09)
** Note that some of these
messages are from years ago and their contact information may not be good
anymore **
.manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. ''He which hath no stomach
to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we
happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me,
shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been
forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
Jul 15, 2008
MATT MEJIA
ALWAYS REMEMBERED NEVER FORGOTTEN
'AMERICAN HERO AND BRAVE U.S.ARMY SOLDIER'
Honoring and remembering Chris our brave young Soldier on the 40th
anniversary of his death. You fought with honor for our country and for our
freedom. I will always remember your sacrifice and for the love that you
gave for our country. I will always keep you in my heart and prayers. Rest
peacefully son. You are loved and missed dearly.
Jul 15, 2008
Mike Neibert
jmneibert@comcast.net
Cousin Through Marriage
Salem, NH USA
With Honor And Appreciation
As my mind and heart are living in the past this Sunday evening I pause to
pay honor and reverence to Chris Cowen. I had never met Chris but did know
his Mom and Dad seeing them at mass often in Marlton NJ. My wife is Doris
Carr of Philadelphia, Chris' cousin. Doris has spoken of her cousin Chris
who sacrificed his life in Vietnam. Doris has touched Chris' name on the
wall, and so have my children, I was there but I still have not been able to
approach the wall in three different visits, I have given up, it is hard to
describe other than to simply share that I too served in country as a US
Naval Advisor 1969-1971 and memories, feelings and emotions are complex and
difficult when in such close proximity to the wall. To Chris and the entire
Cowen family, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Sunday, September 05, 2004 If you would like
to add a story, comment, or contact, please email
CCVietnamKIA@gmail.com
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