John W. Bowen (U.S. Army general)
John W. Bowen (July 3, 1910 – August 18, 1977) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he served in the Organized Reserve Corps from 1927 to 1928, and in the army from 1932 to 1968, and he attained the rank of lieutenant general. His commands included the 26th Infantry Regiment (1943), 82nd Airborne Division (1956–1957), Third United States Army (1964), and XVIII Airborne Corps (1964–1965). Among his awards and decorations were four awards of the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star (2), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Croix de Guerre (France), Order of Military Merit (South Korea), Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Senior Parachutist Badge.
John W. Bowen | |
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Bowen as a lieutenant general, probably while commanding XVIII Airborne Corps in 1964 | |
| Born | July 3, 1910 Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City, Philippines |
| Died | August 18, 1977 (aged 67) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Buried | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Service | Organized Reserve Corps United States Army |
| Years of service | 1927–1928 (Reserve) 1932–1968 (Army) |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | O18904 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | Company I, 25th Infantry Regiment Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment 26th Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne Division Third United States Army XVIII Airborne Corps |
| Wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Croix de Guerre (France) Order of Military Merit (South Korea) Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Combat Infantryman Badge Senior Parachutist Badge |
| Alma mater | Georgia Military Academy United States Military Academy National War College |
| Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Whitthorne Judd
(m. 1933–1960)Renée Victoria de Marguenat
(m. 1961–1977) |
| Children | 2 |
| Other work | Chief of Administrative Services, Golden Gate Regional Center |