John McGowan graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1969. He retired as a Rear Admiral (Lower Half) in 1999.

John McGowan graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1969. He retired as a Rear Admiral (Lower Half) in 1999.


(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral John F. McGowan, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.