Herbert B. Powell

Herbert B. Powell
Major General Herbert B. Powell c. 1956
Born(1903-07-13)July 13, 1903
Monmouth, Oregon
DiedApril 3, 1998(1998-04-03) (aged 94)
Williamsburg, Virginia
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1919–1963
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Continental Army Command
Third United States Army
United States Army Pacific
25th Infantry Division
17th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Other workUnited 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.