Andrew Summers Rowan
Andrew Summers Rowan (April 23, 1857 – January 10, 1943) was born in Gap Mills, Virginia (now West Virginia), the son of John M. Rowan and Virginia Summers. He was an American army officer who served in the Spanish–American War, the Philippine War, and the Moro Rebellion, and became famous for reportedly delivering a message to Gen. Calixto Garcia in Cuba.
Andrew Summers Rowan | |
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Rowan c. 1904 | |
| Born | April 23, 1857 Gap Mills, Virginia |
| Died | January 10, 1943 (aged 85) The Presidio, San Francisco, California |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War, Philippine War, Moro Rebellion |
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