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David
Hamilton
Cowles
1885-10-14

–

1972-09-22

Born:

, 

New York

David Cowles graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1911. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Transportation Corps)

    Action Date:

    October 1943 – May 1944
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 50 (July 16, 1951)

    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 Colonel (Transportation Corps) David Hamilton Cowles, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October 1943 to May 1944.