Dowdell Square

Private Charles R. Dowdell served in the US Army during World War I. He was born on April 9^th, 1896 in Woburn. Prior to serving, he worked as a milk wagon driver and lived at 49 Lawrence Street. Private Dowdell initially enlisted on April 28^th, 1918 to 151^st Depot Brigade. He was later transferred on May 24^th, 1918 to Company B, 302th Infantry, 76^th Division: June 15^th, 1918 to 151^st Depot Brigade; July 2^nd, 1918 to Company K, 303^rd Infantry, 76^th Division; August 5^th, 1918 to Company C, 162^nd Infantry, 41^st Division; and August 14^th, 1918 to Company L, 26^th Infantry, 1^st Division. He arrived overseas on July 8^th, 1918.

Tragically, he was killed in action near Arietal Farm, France on October 5^th, 1918. He was the son of John and Annie (Murphy) Dowdell and brother to Vincent, Albert, Malda, and John (served in Navy) of Salem.

His square is located at the intersection of Cabot, Hazel, and Roslyn Streets, dedicated in his honor.