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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Thomas F. Gowen, Esq.

Hometown

Washington, District Of Columbia

Honored By

Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. J. Gowen

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Activity During WWII

TOM WAS A YOUNG LAWYER WHO WAS ASKED BY ARMY ENGINEER FRIENDS TO HELP THEM EXPEDITE THE ACQUISITION AND USE OF REAL ESTATE BADLY NEEDED IN THE EARLY WAR EFFORT. HIS TIRELESS WORK WAS SUCCESSFUL BUT LED TO PNEUMONIA AND DEATH ON APRIL 26, 1942.