Wendell Bowman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1931. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Wendell
Washington
Bowman
1908
–
March 8, 1986
Born:
Harriman
,
Tennessee
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
July 1961 – August 1963
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Wendell Washington Bowman, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of the Alaskan Air Command, headquartered at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, from July 1961 to August 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bowman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
1943 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Wendell Washington Bowman, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Air and Airways Communications Service in developing and building AACS from an infant organization to a worldwide communications network from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Bowman and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.