Howze's Heroism: From Civil War to WWI
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Gen Robert Howze, born in 1864 in Overton, Texas, rose from Civil War roots to become a key figure in American military history. Son of a Confederate captain, he hit West Point in 1888, grabbing a lieutenant spot in the Sixth Cavalry out in New Mexico Territory. His career spanned 38 years, marked by quiet honor and frontline grit. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1891 for action against Sioux forces, but this award stirs debate today. By 1905, as a lieutenant colonel, he ran the cadets at West Point, slamming down hard on hazing. His rep for integrity shaped reactions across the ranks, from his push for loyalty in training to leading Pershings Mexico raid in 1916. In World War One, he commanded the Thirty-eighth Infantry Division and helped break the Germans, paving the way for the Armistice. Back stateside, he oversaw Billy Mitchells 1926 court-martial for blasting Army air prep. Camps named for him popped up near Gainesville and later in Korea, cementing a legacy of duty that still echoes in Texas military lore.
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