Herbert B. Powell | |
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Born | Monmouth, Oregon | July 13, 1903
Died | April 3, 1998 Williamsburg, Virginia | (aged 94)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1919–1963 |
Rank | General |
Commands | United States Continental Army Command Third United States Army United States Army Pacific 25th Infantry Division 17th Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart Air Medal |
Other work | United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa (1963–67) |
Herbert Butler Powell (July 13, 1903 – April 3, 1998) was a United States Army general and diplomat. He served as Commanding General of the United States Continental Army Command, and was later United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.