I never saw nor ever heard of an issued Bowie - in my experience, it's either a farewell presentation gift from an ODA/B/C or something he bought for himself and had the engraving done as some form of memento or gift.
I purchased a folding Buck for my Dad at the old wooden IMA bookstore across Reilly from Center in '72 and had the following engraving added before giving it to him - name on one side of the blade and the SF SSI, parachutist badge, medical caduceus, and beret w/dagger on each of the four brass end pieces.
That fighting knife link is an outstanding resource, JJ.
Richard 
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