Vadm rowden biography

By Rear Adm. Sam Cox USN (Ret.)

With deep sadness the NHF reports the loss of another strong champion of naval history – Vice Adm.
William H. Rowden, USN (Ret.) who passed on 15 October 2022 at age 92.

Vadm rowden biography

Vice Adm. Rowden served as a Director on our Board of Directors for two decades from 1995 until 2015 when he achieved director emeritus status. During his tenure he led the audit committee, assuring the organization remained on solid financial footing.

Before his two decades of service to our foundation, he served the nation for four
decades as a Surface Warfare Officer. Former NHF President Vice Admiral Bob Dunn recounted: “Bill Rowden was a respected colleague who oversaw the organization’s finances during a capital campaign to build a Cold War Gallery and expand of programs such as oral history and STEM.

He was ever collegial yet worked to keep the NHF on an even keel. In recognition of his outstanding work during his two decades on the NHF board, on departure he was elected d