Zealous Bates Tower

Biography

Zealous Bates Tower was a career Army engineer whose technical acumen helped fortify the nation’s infrastructure in the turbulent decades of his service, including work on coastal defenses and harbor improvements vital to national security. A graduate of West Point, he earned recognition for meticulous planning and quiet leadership among his fellow officers.

Tower’s lifetime of duty reflected his belief in the importance of preparedness and steady stewardship of the nation’s public works, offering a model of professionalism to the engineers who followed. His thoughtful presence enriched every corps assignment he undertook.