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William H. Owen Jr. (Killed in action 24 October 1944) was a American Major in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross as Major in the 91st Coast Artillery Regiment
 * Silver Star Medal as Major in the 91st Coast Artillery Regiment
 * Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster
 * Prisoner of War Medal
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal