Robert Lee Howze | |
|---|---|
 Howze as a major general | |
| Born | August 22, 1864 Overton, Texas, US |
| Died | September 19, 1926 (aged 62) Columbus, Ohio, US |
| Buried | 41.39896, −73.96729 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1888–1926 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 38th Division 3rd Division Third United States Army 1st Cavalry Division Fifth Corps Area |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
| Relations | Major General Robert Lee Howze Jr. (son) General Hamilton H. Howze (son) |
Robert Lee Howze (August 22, 1864 – September 19, 1926) was a United States Army major general who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Indian Wars.
Howze 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 courts-martial of Colonel Billy Mitchell.