Thomas Jefferson Cowie

1857–1936 (age 79)

Biography

Born in 1857, Thomas Jefferson Cowie devoted his life to the service of his country, embracing the responsibilities entrusted to him with quiet dignity. Throughout the years he remained a steady presence among his peers, exemplifying discipline and integrity as he supported the institutions that safeguarded the nation.

His final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery stands as a lasting tribute to a life spent in faithful commitment to the ideals that sustain the United States.

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