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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.

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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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