Holden Bowler

During high school, Bowler ran track, and set the Idaho state record for the half-mile, which remained unbroken for twelve years.

"[2][4] After leaving the University of Idaho, Bowler moved to Chicago to pursue his dream of becoming a professional singer, and worked with a voice coach in 1935 and 1936.

[5] After leaving the chorale, Bowler became the headline singer of the McCormick Cruise line on its voyage to South America.

"[1] At the beginning of World War II Bowler left singing and enlisted in the Army, where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant.

Bowler was promoted to the rank of captain before the D-Day landings and served in the section responsible for coordinating the logistics of the attack.

After the war, Bowler stayed in the United States Army Reserve, retiring in 1962 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.