Samuel L. Howard
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Samuel Lutz Howard (March 8, 1891 – October 12, 1960) was a United States Marine Corps general who served with distinction in the Marine Corps for thirty-eight years. In the early stages of World War II, General Howard commanded the 4th Marine Regiment on Bataan and Corregidor from December 7, 1941, to May 6, 1942. For distinguished service in that bitter encounter, he was awarded the Navy Cross. Captured by the Japanese at Corregidor, he was forced to march many miles to a prison camp where he was held as a prisoner of war from 1942 until being liberated in 1945. He was the most senior U.S. Marine to be held captive during World War II. After the war, he continued to serve until 1953, including posts as commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit depot Parris Island S.C. from Feb. 2nd 1946 to Feb. 12 1946, and his final post as Inspector General of the Marine Corps.
Samuel L. Howard | |
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Born | (1891-03-08)March 8, 1891 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | October 12, 1960(1960-10-12) (aged 69) |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1914–1953 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | 6th Marine Regiment 4th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Navy Cross Purple Heart |