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Major William Bowers Retires After Long Army Career
Major William Bowers receives retirement certificate after a 24 year tenure at Seneca depot with service spanning World War II through Vietnam. Born in Minnesota, he entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and served as Provost Marshal at multiple posts including Camp Otsu, Schwabisch Hall, and Fort Gordon. He holds a Minnesota history degree and received multiple decorations including the Bronze Star and Vietnam medals. Married to Kathryn L. Dahl, they plan to settle in Caledonia, Minnesota, with daughters Rebecca and Priscilla.
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William ‘Bowers
Ail Ry
Hig
Itfield Force
Col
Branham
Bowers
Vietnam
Minnesota
Maj
U.S. Army
Fort Snelling Minn
Military Police Replacement Training Center
Fort Gordon
Kojo-do Korea
Camp Otsu
Japan
Fort Carson
Colo
Schwabisch Hall
Germany
Savanna Army Depot
University of Minnesota
U.S. Army Military Police School
Fort Holabird
Maj. Bowers
Mas. Bowers
Kathryn L. Dahl
Rebecca
Priscilla
Romulus Central School
Seneca
Ithaca College
State University System
Tompkins County Hospital
Geneva General Hospital
Caledonia
Minn