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Donald
Norton
Gower

Born:

, 

Philippine Islands

Home:

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Donald Gower graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired with disability from war wounds in 1971 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    48th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Donald Norton Gower (ASN: 0-59246), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 48th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Gower, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Field Artillery) Donald Norton Gower (ASN: 0-59246), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Combat Development Command, from 1968 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gower 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 Army.