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Verne L. Bowers

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Verne L. Bowers
Born(1919-12-23)December 23, 1919
Webb, Iowa, US
DiedMarch 12, 2020(2020-03-12) (aged 100)
Ohio, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service–1975
RankMajor general
CommandsAdjutant 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

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  1. ^ "Verne Bowers Obituary - Dayton, OH".
  2. ^ "Former Eisenhower adviser turns 100 at local nursing home".
  3. ^ Martell, Paul; Hayes, Grace P. (1974). World Military Leaders. Bowker. ISBN 9780835207850.
  4. ^ Dayton Daily News article on Bowers