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Gary L. Bowman

Colonel O-6 Army Vietnam War; Persian Gulf War / Global War on Terrorism

Army
Army
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Colonel O-6
Unit
1071st Medical Svc Squadron; Edwards AFB Hospital; 302nd Tactical Airlift Wing; 906th Tactical Fighter Group; 112th Medical Brigade
Conflict / Era
Vietnam War; Persian Gulf War / Global War on Terrorism
Years of Service
1968 – 1972
Date of Birth
08/23/1942
Hometown
Hanover Township (Ashland County, Ohio), OH
Awards & Decorations
Air Force Commendation Medal Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Ohio Commendation Medal; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Short Tour);, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon; Air Force Training Ribbon
Monument Paver
Yes — Section B
Also served in
Army, Air Force
Overseas Service
Kenitra, Morocco
Guard Service
1992 – 1997
Reserve Service
1973 – 1992
Township (entering service)
Hanover Township (Ashland County, Ohio)
Township (current / at death)
Allen
Church
First United Methodist Church, Marysville, Ohio
School
Loudonville, Ohio High School, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal

Biography

Overseas service: Kenitra, Morocco. Church: First United Methodist Church, Marysville, Ohio. School: Loudonville, Ohio High School, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Active Service: 1071st Medical Svc Squadron, naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL (1968-1970); 1071st Medical Svc Squadron, US Naval Training Command, Kenitra, Morocco (1970-1971); Edwards AFB Hospital, Edwards AFB, CA (1971-1972) Reserve Service: 302nd Tactical Airlift Wing, Rickenbacker AFB, OH (1973-1982); 906th Tactical Fighter Group, Wirght-Patterson AFB, OH (1982-1992) Guard Service: 112th Medical Brigade, Columbus, OH (1992-1997)

Source: Veteran form submitted 04/30/2005 by veteran, Gary L. Bowman; No DD-214 recorded as of 09/20/2007