Background
Cowles, Walter Curtis was born on August 25, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Samuel and Blanche Lee (Gates) Cowles.
Cowles, Walter Curtis was born on August 25, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Samuel and Blanche Lee (Gates) Cowles.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Michigan, 1942.
Draftsman, American Ship Building Company, Cleveland, 1942-1951; chief hull draftsman, American Ship Building Company, Cleveland, 1951-1957; naval architect, American Ship Building Company, Cleveland, 1951-1963; marine designer, Esso/Exxon, New York City and Morristown, New Jersey, 1963-1984; retired, 1984.
Member Society Naval Architects (life), United States Naval Institute (life), American Society Naval Engineers.
Married Betty Ann McDuff, July 28, 1945. Children: Mark Allan, Garry Stephen, Kent Edward, Joy Elizabeth.