Jack E. Mowery was the son of Bert and Hazel Mowery. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater in World War II.
During his career in the Army he also served in both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War.
A civil engineer and a graduate of the University of Concinnati and Texas A&M. He was a professor of Military Science at Northeastern University and Wicsonsin University.
In retirement he served as a Commissioner for the City of Bowling Green, Ohio. He was married to Annamae McAdams and was the father of Kathy, Diane, Michael and Brian Mowery.
His government monument at Arlington National Cemetery reads:
JACK E. MOWERY
- OHIO
- LTC
- U. S. ARMY
- WORLD WAR 11
- KOREA
- VIETNAM
- JUNE 28,1925
- APRIL 20,1973
Michael Robert Patterson was born in Arlington and is the son of a former officer of the US Army. So it was no wonder that sooner or later his interests drew him to American history and especially to American military history. Many of his articles can be found on renowned portals like the New York Times, Washingtonpost or Wikipedia.
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