Ira C. Owens | |
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![]() LTG Ira C. Owens | |
Born | Cortez, Colorado | July 31, 1936
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1956–1995 |
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Battles/wars |
Cold War Vietnam War |
Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Medal |
Ira Charles Owens (born July 31, 1936) was an officer in the United States Army. From October 1991 to February 1995, Owens, then a Lieutenant General, served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army. [1]
Owens was born in Cortez, Colorado. [2] He is a 1954 graduate of Montrose High School in Montrose, Colorado, where he was known by his middle name Charles. [3] Owens enlisted in the Army in 1956 [4] and graduated from Artillery Officer Candidate School in 1960. He holds a B.A. degree in international relations from Whittier College and an M.S. degree in public affairs from Shippensburg State College. [5]
General Owens is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. [6]
Owens' military awards included:
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Order of Military Merit (Commander, 1992; Brazil) [7] |
Ira C. Owens | |
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![]() LTG Ira C. Owens | |
Born | Cortez, Colorado | July 31, 1936
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ |
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Years of service | 1956–1995 |
Rank |
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Battles/wars |
Cold War Vietnam War |
Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Medal |
Ira Charles Owens (born July 31, 1936) was an officer in the United States Army. From October 1991 to February 1995, Owens, then a Lieutenant General, served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army. [1]
Owens was born in Cortez, Colorado. [2] He is a 1954 graduate of Montrose High School in Montrose, Colorado, where he was known by his middle name Charles. [3] Owens enlisted in the Army in 1956 [4] and graduated from Artillery Officer Candidate School in 1960. He holds a B.A. degree in international relations from Whittier College and an M.S. degree in public affairs from Shippensburg State College. [5]
General Owens is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. [6]
Owens' military awards included:
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Order of Military Merit (Commander, 1992; Brazil) [7] |