Due to the severe burn wounds he received , the health of Major Bowman deteriorated , causing him to die , at Fort Patrick Henry , on August 14 , 1779 .
However , Clark does describe Major Bowman leading soldiers , as late as June 1779 .
Due to the severe burn wounds Bowman received , the health of Major Bowman deteriorated , causing Bowman to die , at Fort Patrick Henry , on August 14 , 1779 .
However , Clark does describe Major Bowman leading soldiers , as late as June 1779 .