Verne L. Bowers Explained

Verne L. Bowers
Birth Date:23 December 1919
Birth Place:Webb, Iowa, US
Death Place:Ohio, US
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:–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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Verne Bowers Obituary - Dayton, OH.
  2. Web site: Former Eisenhower adviser turns 100 at local nursing home.
  3. Book: World Military Leaders. 9780835207850. Martell. Paul. Hayes. Grace P.. 1974. Bowker .
  4. https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/former-eisenhower-adviser-turns-100-local-nursing-home/ktzsNFVY5yyDfwqpmq4hfK/ Dayton Daily News article on Bowers