Edward Rowny graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1941. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General. After the election of President Ronald Reagan, General Rowny was appointed to the rank of Ambassador as the President’s chief negotiator on Strategic Nuclear Arms (START). During his second term, President Reagan appointed Rowny his Special Advisor on Arms Control. He was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal with the citation: “Rowny was one of the chief architects of peace through strength”, Rowny continued as President George H. W. Bush’s special advisor for arms control for the first two years of his term. In 1990 he retired from the Government after fifty years of Government service.
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Edward
Leon
Rowny
1917-04-03
–
2017-12-17
Born:
Baltimore
,
Maryland
Home:
Baltimore
,
Maryland
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
Strategic Arms Limitation TreatyAction Date:
1973 – 1979
United States Military Academy Register of GraduatesThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Joint Chiefs of Staff Representative, Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, during the period from 1973 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)Regiment:
38th Infantry RegimentDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1950 – 1952
Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 34 (1950)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)Batallion:
317th Engineer Combat BattalionDivision:
92d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 1945
Headquarters, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 73 (1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 317th Engineer Combat Battalion, 92d Infantry Division, in 1944 and 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)Regiment:
38th Infantry RegimentDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1950 – 1952
Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 92 (1952)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)Action Date:
1942
War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1943)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as S-3, 41st Engineers, in 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
38th Infantry RegimentDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 15, 1950
Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 70 (December 20, 1950)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, on 15 September 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Rowny, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)Batallion:
317th Engineer Combat BattalionDivision:
92d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1944
Headquarters, 92d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 98 (October 16, 1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 317th Engineer Combat Battalion, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Rowny, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 1965 – August 1968
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 57 (October 17, 1968)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 24th Infantry Division, and later as Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, U.S. Army Europe, during the period from June 1965 through August 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)Batallion:
317th Engineer Combat BattalionDivision:
92d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1944
Headquarters, 92d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 12 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 317th Engineer Combat Battalion, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Rowny, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.