Thomas Fielder Bowie

1808–1869 (age 61)

Military officer

Photograph of Thomas Fielder Bowie

Biography

Thomas Fielder Bowie was born in 1808 and served as a military officer during a period of significant national change. His career in the armed forces spanned decades of American military history, from the early nineteenth century through the Civil War era.

Bowie died in 1869 and was laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. His service as a military officer reflected his commitment to the nation during a time of considerable upheaval and transformation, and his memory endures among those who recognize the sacrifices made by military personnel of his generation.