Service Number:
408623

Marine Corps Reserve

Enlisted: (unknown)

Platoon: (unknown)

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Next Of Kin: Mother, Mrs Ruth E. Cowan

Born: 1923
Died:

Campaigns Served: Tinian
Highest Rank Attained: Sergeant
Decorations:
Purple Heart

Hugh Cowan joined Battalion Headquarters on July 13, 1944, as the battle of Saipan was winding down. He was a squad leader, and was likely a replacement for one of the casualties of the previous month of combat.

Cowan served with the company during the battle of Tinian; his subsequent service is unknown, but he was wounded while overseas.