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Donald Bowen received his commission in the National Guard and entered service in the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1981

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Donald J. Bowen, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Director, Command and Control Technical Center, Defense Communications Agency, Arlington, Virginia, from 1978 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bowen culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.