| Name | Erastus Bowen |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Veterinarian |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 10/19/1883 |
| Cause of Death | Thrown from vehicle |
| Nature of Death | Trauma |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | [Unknown] |
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 8/6/1883 |
| Incident Location | [Unknown] |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
On October 19, 1883, Chicago Fire Department Veterinarian Erastus Bowen died in the line of duty after being thrown from his buggy on August 6, 1883.