Robert R Fowler

Military

Flew 35 Missions, Mar '44 thru July 44



Born in Wooster, Ohio, Bob Fowler graduated from King College in Bristol, Tennessee, and from the U.S. Armed Forces Staff College. A long-time educator, he taught history, physical education and R.O.T.C. He continued his career with the Air Force after the War, achieving the rank of Colonel.



Bob Fowler served as as the Air Force Congressional Liaison Officer in the United States Congress, and then as a White House Aide for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. In retirement he was a passionate scratch golfer, a loving husband and beloved grandfather.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Old Cock
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 360th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Wooster, Ohio 14 August 1915

Died

10 September 1989

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Step grandson.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Tom Fowler, nephew