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3 unusual facts about Owen Summers


Colonel Summers Park

In 1938 it was renamed in honor of Colonel Owen Summers, who as an Oregon legislator, introduced a bill that combined the state militia units into the Oregon National Guard.

Owen Summers

Arriving in Manila in August they accepted the surrender of the Spanish Army of 15,000 soldiers.

They had one child, Owen Summers Jr. Their son also joined the military, serving in World War II as a Major General, and having received multiple honors including the Silver Star and a Purple Heart.



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