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James Robert Cowan 1913 - 1987

James Robert Cowan was born on July 7, 1913, and died at age 73 years old on June 18, 1987. James Cowan was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2N Site 2597 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Robert Cowan.
James Robert Cowan
July 7, 1913
June 18, 1987
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  • 07/7
    1913

    Birthday

    July 7, 1913
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 06/18
    1987

    Death

    June 18, 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2N Site 2597 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
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In 1913, in the year that James Robert Cowan was born, the Philippine–American War ended for good in June. While the official end of the war was in 1902, fighting continued for several years. An estimated 200,000 to 250,000 total Filipino civilians died and although the U.S. viewed its role as a colonial presence as one of preparing the Philippines for independence, American colonization drastically changed the character off the culture. The Catholic Church was no longer the state religion and English became the primary language of the government.
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In 1941, James was 28 years old when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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