Donald W. McGowan

1899–1967 (age 68)

Biography

Donald W. McGowan devoted himself to duty with a rare combination of dignity, warmth, and practical wisdom, uplifting those around him through both calm and crisis. His dedication inspired respect and trust from colleagues and subordinates alike, and his impact rippled beyond the battlefield.

He now rests at Arlington National Cemetery, where his memory endures as an example of faithfulness and purpose.

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