Major Gen
Robert
Lee
Howze
Born in Overton, Rusk County, Texas
Son of James Augustus Howze
and Amanda D (Hamilton) Howze
Brother of
James Brown Howze and Lula Kate (Howze) Barton
Husband of
Anne Chiffelle (Hawkins) Howze
— married
24 Feb 1897 [location unknown]
Father of
Robert Lee Howze Junior and Hamilton Hawkins Howze
Died
at age 62
in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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Biography
Robert Howze is Notable.
Robert Howze was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Robert Howze is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Army 1888-1926
Achieved the rank of Major General, served in 5 Campaigns/Wars
Served in the United States Army 1888-1926
Achieved the rank of Major General, served in 5 Campaigns/Wars
Major General Robert Lee Howze 1864-1926
Major General Howze was born to Captain James Augustus Howze, of the 14th Texas Cavalry, and Amanda Hamilton Howze in Overton, Rusk County, Texas.
In 1883, Robert graduated from Hubbard College.
He 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 court-martial for Colonel Billy Mitchell.
He married Anne Chiffelle Hawkins, daughter of General Hamilton S. Hawkins, on February 24, 1897.
Two of their children both attended and graduated from the United States Military Academy.
- Major General Robert Lee Howze Junior., Class of 1925
- General Hamilton Hawkins Howze, Class of 1930.
Major General Howze is buried in the United States Military Academy Post Cemetery in West Point, New York.
Medal of Honor Recipients, State of Texas, United States of America[1][2]
Medal of Honor Citation
Bravery in action. RANK: SECOND LIEUTENANT (HIGHEST RANK: MAJOR GENERAL) CONFLICT/ERA: INDIAN CAMPAIGNS ACCREDITED TO: OVERTON, RUSK COUNTY, TEXAS AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY: NO PRESENTATION DATE & DETAILS: JULY 25, 1891
Sources
- Find A Grave Claim to Fame Medal of Honor Recipients on findagrave.com
- Major General Howze bio on Wikipedia
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