Verne L. Bowers
Verne L. Bowers | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1919 Webb, Iowa, US |
| Died | March 12, 2020 (aged 100) Ohio, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | –1975 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Adjutant General |
Verne Lyle Bowers (December 23, 1919 – March 12, 2020) was a United States Army major general who served as Adjutant General of the United States Army from 1971 to 1975.[1][2][3]
Bowers joined the Army and served in World War II. He was for a time stationed in Panama which is where he met Arlene who he would later marry. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars as well. He earned a degree from Harvard Business School.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Verne Bowers Obituary - Dayton, OH".
- ^ "Former Eisenhower adviser turns 100 at local nursing home".
- ^ Martell, Paul; Hayes, Grace P. (1974). World Military Leaders. Bowker. ISBN 9780835207850.
- ^ Dayton Daily News article on Bowers
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