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William
Arthur
Owens
May 8, 1940

–

Born:

, 

North Dakota

William Owens graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1962. He served as the 3d Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1994 to 1996, and retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral William Arthur Owens, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Owens reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral William Arthur Owens, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral William Arthur Owens, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.