Posted by Terry Powers on April 15, 2023:

Donald Norton Gower PLACE OF BIRTH: Philippine Islands HOME OF RECORD: Bexar, Texas Donald Gower graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel. AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 2 Silver Star AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Korean War Service: Army Battalion: 48th Field Artillery Battalion Division: 7th Infantry Division GENERAL ORDERS: United States Military Academy Register of Graduates CITATION: (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Donald Norton Gower (ASN: 0-59246), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 48th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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