Owen W. Siler
Owen W. Siler | |
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| Birth name | Owen Wesley Siler |
| Born | January 10, 1922 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 2007 (aged 85) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Buried | Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Coast Guard |
| Service years | 1943-1978 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Unit | USCGC Taney |
| Commands | Commandant of the Coast Guard |
| Conflicts | World War II
Occupation of Japan Cuban refugee crisis of 1965 |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Coast Guard Unit Commendation American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal National Defense Service Medal |
| Website | https://www.history.uscg.mil/ |
Owen Wesley Siler (January 10, 1922 – July 17, 2007) was a United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the 15th commandant from 1974 to 1978.