The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Boatswain’s Mate William Henry Gowan, United States Navy, for bravery and extraordinary heroism displayed by him during a conflagration in Coquimbo, Chile, 20 January 1909.
Sponsored by:
William
Henry
Gowan
June 2, 1884
–
May 22, 1957
Cemetery:
Long Island National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Medal of Honor
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Medal of Honor
War Department, General Orders No. 18 (March 19, 1909)