Donald W. McGowan

Donald W. McGowan
Major General McGowan as National Guard Bureau Chief
Born(1899-08-30)August 30, 1899
Orange, New Jersey, US
DiedSeptember 24, 1967(1967-09-24) (aged 68)
Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1916–1963
RankMajor General
UnitNew Jersey National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Commands102nd Cavalry Regiment
50th Armored Division
Army National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Battles / warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Bronze Star Medal
Other workPresident, United States Armor Association

Donald Wilson McGowan (August 30, 1899 – September 24, 1967) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the 50th Armored Division and Chief of the National Guard Bureau.