William Henry Gowan Military person

William Henry Gowan (June 2, 1884 – May 22, 1957) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the medal for his fire-fighting efforts during a blaze in Coquimbo, Chile. Gowan went on to have a 35-year Navy career, eventually becoming a warrant officer before his retirement.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 02, 1884
Birth place
Rye (city) New York
Date of deathMay 22, 1957
Place of death
Brooklyn
Resting place
Long Island National Cemetery , Farmingdale New York

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allegianceUnited States
award
Medal of Honor
military branch
United States Navy
service start1907
service end1942

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