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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

Robert Lee Howze

Details
  • Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major General)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company K,
    6th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: January 1, 1891
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: White River, South Dakota, USA
Citation
Bravery in action.
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert L. Howze
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert L. Howze
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Overton, Rusk County, Texas
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 25, 1891
  • Born: August 22, 1864, Overton, Rusk County, TX, United States
  • Died: September 19, 1926, Columbus, OH, United States
  • Buried: U.S. Military Academy Cemetery (PM) (I-14), West Point, NY, United States
 

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