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Major (Cavalry) Robert Lee Howze, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1901.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Cavalry) Robert Lee Howze, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (First Citation)

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Division:

    6th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    January 1, 1891
    Date of Issue: July 25, 1891

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Robert Lee Howze, United States Army, for bravery in action on 1 January 1891, while serving with Company K, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at White River, South Dakota.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Robert Lee Howze, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the 3d Division on its march to the Rhine and during the occupation of the enemy territory General Howze proved himself energetic and capable, exhibiting superb qualities of leadership. He maintained an unusually high standard of efficiency in his unit, rendering eminently conspicuous service as a Division Commander.