Background
Gowen, James Bartholomew was born on September 25, 1872 in New York City. Son of Michael Duggan and Elizabeth (O’Connell) Gowen.
Gowen, James Bartholomew was born on September 25, 1872 in New York City. Son of Michael Duggan and Elizabeth (O’Connell) Gowen.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy 1898. Honor graduated from Army School of Line, 1912. Graduated from Army Staff College, 1916, Army War College, 1923.
Assistant cashier Parke, Davis & Company, 1889-1894. Second in command Lieutenant, infantry, United States Army, 1898. Advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1929.
Served in Cuban and Philippine campaign against San Ildefonso, P.I., December 1899.
Married Helene Lily Burlinson. Children: Dorothy Aline (wife of Haydon L. Boatner, United States Army), Helene Burlinson, Mildred Muriel (wife of W. Spencer Rockwell, United States Army), Elizabeth Lucille (wife of Richard G. Prather, United States Army), Mary Marjorie (wife of Robert H. Sanders, United States Army), Kathleen Constance (wife of James M. Worthington, United States Army).