John C. Gotwals
John Carl Gotwals | |
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Gotwals as a major in 1926 | |
| Born | November 4, 1884 Yerkes, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1946 (aged 61) Richmond Heights, Missouri, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1913–1934 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Corps of Engineers |
| Conflicts | World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State College (B.S.) |
| Spouses |
Muriel Clemmons (m. 1927) |
| Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia | |
| In office July 21, 1930 – August 22, 1934 | |
| President | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | Col. William B. Ladue |
| Succeeded by | Col. Daniel I. Sultan |
John Carl Gotwals (November 4, 1884 – January 15, 1946) was an American military engineer. His long career in the Corps of Engineers included a term (1930–1934) as the Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia.