Verne L. Bowers
United States Army major general (1919–2020)
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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]
BornDecember 23, 1919
Webb, Iowa, US
DiedMarch 12, 2020 (aged 100)
Ohio, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch
United States ArmyVerne L. Bowers | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1919 Webb, Iowa, US |
| Died | March 12, 2020 (aged 100) Ohio, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1941–1975 |
Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Adjutant General |
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]
