James Alexander Owen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Alexander Owen

American physician and politician from Mississippi

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1891

Place of Birth: Natchez, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jul-1955

Profession: physician, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

James Alexander Owen, MD (September 6, 1891 – July 6, 1955) was an African-American physician and politician from Mississippi who was well known for his activity in Cleveland and Detroit, Ohio.
Dr.
Owen had been a member of the board of Trustees for the National Medical Association and was frequently credited for his efforts in the Journal of the National Medical Association. Dr.
Owen served in World War I (as a part of the Medical Reserve Corps) in the 370th Infantry.
Owen was the medical officer of the 366th Field Hospital in France and was charged to study the effects of radiology there.
He eventually was ranked Captain before being discharged.