Background
Bowne, William Rainear was born on May 21, 1878 in Bordentown, New York, United States.
Bowne, William Rainear was born on May 21, 1878 in Bordentown, New York, United States.
Graduated from Nava War College, 1929.
Ensign, United States Navy, 1901, and advanced through the grades to commodore, 1945.