John Marshall Bowyer

Background

Bowyer, John Marshall was born on June 19, 1853 in Cass Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Lewis Franklin and Naomi Emeline (Pugh) Bowyer.

Education

Appointed from Iowa, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1874.

Career

Promoted ensign, July 17, 1875. Master, May 28, 1881. Lieutenant junior grade, March 3, 1883.

Lieutenant, May 26, 1887.

Lieutenant commander, March 3, 1899. Commander, March 21, 1903.

Captain, November 8, 1907.

Achievements

• John Marshall Bowyer has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served at various stations and on various vessels until beginning of war with Spain.

Connections

Married Cora McCarter, October 29, 1879.