James Loftus Fowler .
| James Loftus Fowler | ||||
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| English James Loftus Fowler | ||||
 Colonel James Loftus Fowler | ||||
| Date of Birth | January 11, 1930 | |||
| Place of Birth | Mineola , pcs. New York , USA | |||
| Date of death | January 20, 2015 (85 years old) | |||
| Place of death | Alexandria , Virginia , USA | |||
| Affiliation |  USA | |||
| Type of army |  Marine Corps  Marine Corps Reserve  The CIA | |||
| Years of service | 1952-1981 | |||
| Rank |  Colonel | |||
| Commanded |  3rd Battalion of the 4th Regiment of the Marine Corps | |||
| Battles / wars | Korean war Vietnam war | |||
| Awards and prizes |
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| Retired | businessman | |||
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Biography
Young years
James Loftus Fowler was born on January 11, 1930 in Mineole , New York State [1] . He grew up in Larchmont [2] .
In 1952, he graduated from the program of the Training Corps of the officer reserve Dartmouth College in Hanover ( New Hampshire ) [1] [3] and entered the Reserve Marine Corps [1] with the rank of second lieutenant [2] .
Education
After serving in the Korean War as leader of a rifle platoon, [1] , Colonel Fowler got a job at the Central Intelligence Agency [3] before starting a civilian career. In 1958, he received a law degree from Georgetown University , in 1960 - a master's degree in business administration from the University of Virginia , in 1961 - a Ph.D. in law from Georgetown University [1] . During this period, from 1958 to 1961, Fowler served in the 13th Infantry Reserve Battalion. Returning to New York to join the family furniture business [1] , he was appointed a volunteer for training group 1-11, and at the same time coached the rangers parachuting in Fort Bragg [2] .
In Vietnam
After the outbreak of the Vietnam War , in 1966, Fowler returned to active service [2] [3] . From October 25 to November 23, 1968, Fowler was in Vietnam [4] . In November , the commander of the 3rd battalion of the 4th regiment of the Marine Corps Lt. Col. James Fowler in a battle near the Benhai River on the border between North and South Vietnam [5] , was wounded in the leg [3] , after which he received the Purple Heart medal [5] . He was later wounded again [6] .
Retired
After a nine-month recovery at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth [2] , James Fowler returned to professional life, including a position at the Headquarters of the Marine Corps [6] . In 1970, he was relieved of his duties and became a professor of commercial law at Long Island University [2] . In 1973, Fowler received a master's degree in business from the Business School of the Columbia University , and in 1979 - a master's degree in history from Georgetown University [1] .
Marathon Organizer
In 1974, Fowler returned to vigorous activity [2] . On October 11, 1975, he sent his chief of reserve, Major General Michael Patrick Ryan, a note outlining the idea of creating a marathon for the reserve marines, which would enhance the reputation and demonstration of the marines, become a recruiting tool and provide the military with the opportunity to qualify for participation in the Boston marathon , noting that “after the Vietnam War, in the eyes of many, the popularity of military service declined. At the same time, running is gaining significant positive attention ” [3] [1] .
Ryan became interested in this proposal, received permission from the commandant of the Marine Corps, General Louis Wilson and endorsement by Minister of the Navy John William Middendorf . On November 7, 1976, the first marathon was held in Arlington , in which 1,175 people took part [7] . Fowler organized the first and second marathons, and he took part in the third race [8] .
Having undergone some changes, since then, the Marine Corps Marathon takes place every year in Washington [7] , with the participation of young and experienced athletes, military personnel and women, civilians, politicians and celebrities, gathering in 2012 23 thousand 515 people [6] .
Retired
In 1981, Fowler was appointed commander of Detachment No. 3 of the 4th Division of the Marine Corps , which was tasked with assisting the 4th Regiment of the Marine Corps during the operation " Northern Wedding " [2] . He remained in reserve, periodically performing official duties, until his retirement in 1982 with the rank of colonel [1] . After that, he joined the lawyer of the Auditor General in the Department of the Consul General of the Navy [2] . He spent the last decades of his career in business, retiring in 2005 from Unilever , where he served as chief corporate security officer [1] . Fowler was a passionate mountain climber, owned a private pilot license, was an avid skydiver, and being an outgoing optimist, had many friends [3] and loved dogs [2] .
Death and funeral
James Fowler passed away on January 20, 2015, at the age of 85, from heart failure in Alexandria (Virginia) [6] [1] [3] . Farewell passed in the Old Chapel of the Fort Mayer base , and the funeral took place at Arlington National Cemetery [2] .
Memory
In 2000, New York Senator Bill Larkin launched the campaign for the creation of a postage stamp depicting the medal "Purple Heart" to perpetuate the memory of "almost two million Americans who were injured in battle" [9] . After the efforts of the Military Order of the Purple Heart [9] , May 30, 2003 in Mount Vernon , US Postmaster General John Potter in the presence of James Fowler, put out for sale a circulation of 120 million special stamp with a face value of 37 cents with a photograph of one of his two "Purple Hearts" by Ira Veksler [10] [11] [12] .
The United States Postal Service reissued the stamp on May 26, 2006, at a ceremony at the Memorial to Women in Military Service for America in at Arlington National Cemetery [13] , and on May 27 it went on sale for 39 cents [14] . May 20, 2009 New York Senator James Seward together with local veterans again restarted the release of the brand [15] . In 2011, it was decided to reissue the brand with Purple Heart forever [16] , and re-issued on May 5 in San Diego , and from that moment on, activists no longer had to defend it every time after increasing the price of stamps [9 ] . In 2012, designer Jennifer Arnold slightly increased the image of the medal, putting it on a white background of the brand [17] .
Personal life
George Fowler met his future wife Betsy Blackwell Fowle at work at the CIA. They got married in 1961 , shortly after the inauguration of the John Fitzgerald Kennedy [3] .
Rewards
During his service, Fowler received many awards , including two Bronze Star medals , two Purple Heart medals, and the United Command Commendation [1] .
| Sign of a diver with equipment | |
| The sign of the paratrooper | |
| Bronze Star Medal with star and letter V | |
| Army Commendation Medal | |
| Purple Heart Medal with Star | |
| War ribbon | |
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| ? | ? with a star |
| National Defense Service Medal with Star | |
| Medal "For Service in Korea" with a star | |
| Medal "For Service in Vietnam" with a star | |
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| Cross "For courage" with a star | |
| UN Medal Korea | |
| Gratitude of the President of the Republic of Korea | |
| Cross “For courage” with thanks to the union | |
| Vietnam Campaign Medal |
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 James L. Fowler, founder of the Marine Corps Marathon, dies at 84 . US Marine Corps Forces Reserve (January 22, 2015). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 James Fowler. Obituary . Demaine Funeral Home (January 20, 2015). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Colonel behind Marine Corps Marathon dies . Marine Corps Times (January 23, 2015). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ US Marines in Vietnam: 1968 The Defining Year . Ohio State University . Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 Purple Heart Stamp Reissued . FedSmith.com (May 25, 2009). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 James L. Fowler, founder of the Marine Corps Marathon, dies at 84 . The Washington Post (January 21, 2015). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 MCM History . Marine Corps Marathon. Date of treatment January 30, 2015. Archived January 19, 2015.
- ↑ Founder of Marine Corps Marathon Dies at 84 . Runner's World (January 23, 2015). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ 1 2 3 US Postal Service Makes Purple Heart Stamp "Forever" . New York State Senate (April 13, 2011). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Purple Heart Stamp Facts and Suggested Talking Points . US Postal Service (2003). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Post office unveils purple heart stamp . Franklin County Times (May 31, 2003). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Stamped on the Heart . ASIS International (January-February 2004). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Sample Press Release Purple Heart Postage Stamp Honors Sacrifices of Those Who Served . US Postal Service (2006). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ 39-cent Purple Heart stamp unveiled . Marine Corps News (May 30, 2006). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Seward Joins Veterans For Reissuance of Purple Heart Stamp . New York State Senate (May 20, 2009). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Purple Heart Medal Forever Stamp Honors Veterans' Sacrifices . US Postal Service (November 9, 2012). Date of treatment January 30, 2015.
- ↑ Purple Heart Medal . US Postal Service . Date of treatment January 30, 2015.