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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Cowan, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

John D. Rosella

Relationship

In-Law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WHEN WORLD WAR II ENDED, HE WAS DEPLOYED AS A PRISON GUARD WITH THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION AT SUGUMO PRISON, JAPAN. WHILE THERE HE WAS ONE OF THE GUARDS FOR FORMER PRIME MINISTER HEDEKI TOJO. HE ALSO PLAYED ON THE ARMY BASEBALL TEAM.