American Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Major General Robert Lee Howze was a Second Lieutenant of Company K, 6th US Calvary. On January 1, 1891, during the Indian Campaigns of White River in South Dakota, he earned the Medal of Honor for bravery in action against the Brulé Sioux. After graduating from Hubbard College in 1883, Howze graduated from West Point in 1888 and saw service in the Philippine Revolt, the Mexican raids, and World War I. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the French Croix de Guerre, and the French Legion of Honor for his service in command of the Third Army during World War I. He was promoted to Major General on August 2, 1918. His last assignment was to preside over the Army Court-Marshall of Colonel Billy Mitchell , who was called the "Father of the United States Air Force." He died while on active duty.
American Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Major General Robert Lee Howze was a Second Lieutenant of Company K, 6th US Calvary. On January 1, 1891, during the Indian Campaigns of White River in South Dakota, he earned the Medal of Honor for bravery in action against the Brulé Sioux. After graduating from Hubbard College in 1883, Howze graduated from West Point in 1888 and saw service in the Philippine Revolt, the Mexican raids, and World War I. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the French Croix de Guerre, and the French Legion of Honor for his service in command of the Third Army during World War I. He was promoted to Major General on August 2, 1918. His last assignment was to preside over the Army Court-Marshall of Colonel Billy Mitchell , who was called the "Father of the United States Air Force." He died while on active duty.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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Military Marker:
Medal of Honor
MAJ GEN CO K 6 US CAV
Indian Campaigns
Class of 1888 USMA
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Shares private marker with wife.
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