Herbert B. Powell

Herbert Butler Powell (13 July 1903 – 3 April 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.

Early life and career Powell was born in Monmouth, Oregon, on 13 July 1903. He joined the Oregon National Guard as a private in 1919, rising to the rank of sergeant. He received his commission in 1926 after graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism. Powell graduated from the Command and General Staff School in 1941.

During World War II, Powell was chief of staff of the 75th Infantry Division, fighting in Europe. After the war, he graduated from the National War College in 1949. Powell was buried at Arlington National Cemetery beside his first wife Beryl King Powell (1904–1989) on 10 April 1998. He had remarried with Grace Eudora Streety Tuggle, the widow of an Army colonel.

Awards and decorations Powell's awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal. He was also a qualified army aviator. Powell was inducted posthumously into the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication Hall of Achievement on 14 October 2004.