Harold G. Bowen Sr.
Harold Gardiner Bowen Sr. (6 November 1883 – 1 August 1965) was a United States Navy Vice admiral, former head of the Office of Naval Research and a mechanical engineer. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and he was the namesake of USS Bowen. His son Harold G. Bowen Jr. also became a Vice Admiral, known for his involvement in the inquiry into the Pueblo incident.
Harold Gardiner Bowen Sr. | |
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Rear Admiral Harold Gardiner Bowen, during World War II | |
| Born | 6 November 1883 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | 1 August 1965 (aged 81) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands held | USS Hopkins Office of Naval Research |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Brownlie Bowen (1890–1968) |
| Relations | VADM Harold G. Bowen Jr. (1912–2000) |
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