Owen Siler graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1943. He served as the fifteenth Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1974 to 1978 and retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Admiral in 1978.
Sponsored by:
Owen
Wesley
Siler
January 10, 1922
–
July 17, 2007
Born:
Seattle
,
Washington
Home:
Santa Maria
,
California
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Owen Wesley Siler, 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, culminating as Commandant of the Coast Guard from 1974 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Siler culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
June 1, 1974 – June 1, 1978
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Owen Wesley Siler, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1 June 1974 to 1 June 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Siler culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.