| Verne L. Bowers | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1919-12-23)December 23, 1919 Webb, Iowa, US |
| Died | March 12, 2020(2020-03-12) (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.
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.
References
- "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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