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
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.