Patrolman Robert Francis Bowers
San Diego Police Department


Date of Birth: March 31, 1922
Date Appointed:
End of Watch: December 12, 1955
Patrolman Robert F. Bowers was killed in an automobile accident on Dec. 12, while in a high-speed pursuit of a motorcycle. Upon entering an intersection, his cruiser struck a pickup truck and was spun around, ejecting him.

He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

His wife and young daughter survived Bowers.