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Julian Bowman enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1935. 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 Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1963

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Julian Holt Bowman, United States Air Force, 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 Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Personnel Policy, Washington, D.C., from 1962 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bowman 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 Air Force.