Robert Lee Howze
| Robert Lee Howze | |
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Robert Lee Howze as a Major General.
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| Born |
August 22, 1864 Overton, Texas |
| Died | September 19, 1926 (aged 62) Columbus, Ohio |
| Place of burial | West Point Cemetery (41.39896, -73.96729) |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1888–1926 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Commands held |
38th Division 3rd Division Third U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division Fifth Corps Area |
| Battles/wars |
Indian Wars Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards |
Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Croix de Guerre French Legion of Honor Indian Campaign Medal |
| Relations | Major General Robert Lee Howze Jr. (son) General Hamilton H. Howze (son) |
Robert Lee Howze (August 22, 1864 – September 19, 1926) was a United States Army Major General who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars.
Howze graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1888 and then accepted a commission to the United States Army. He first served in the Indian wars, then served in the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War and World War I. His last assignment was presiding over the courts-martial for Colonel Billy Mitchell.
Howze was born to Captain James A. Howze, of the 14th Texas Cavalry, and Amanda Hamilton Howze in Overton, Rusk County, Texas. After graduating from Hubbard College in 1883, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and was in the graduating class of 1888.
Howze participated in the Pine Ridge Campaign from November 1890 to January 1891. On January 1, 1891, the 6th Cavalry crossed the frozen White River in South Dakota to engage a group of Brulé Sioux. It was for this action he was presented with the Medal of Honor.
He married Anne Chiffelle Hawkins, daughter of General Hamilton S. Hawkins, on February 24, 1897.
At the outbreak of the Spanish–American War, Howze, now a cavalry captain, was made adjutant general of the cavalry in Cuba. Upon his return to the United States, he was appointed lieutenant colonel of volunteers and commanded the Thirty-fourth Volunteer Infantry throughout the Philippine Insurrection. He was promoted to captain in the United States Army on February 2, 1901; to brigadier general of volunteers on June 20, 1901; and to major of the Puerto Rico provincial regiment of infantry in 1901.
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