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Howard Graham

1898 – 1986

Canadian general

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About Howard Graham

Lived 1898 – 1986 (aged 88). Howard Graham was an American lawyer and military personnel.

Lieutenant General Howard Douglas Graham (15 July 1898 – 28 September 1986) was a Canadian Army Officer and Chief of the General Staff.

Early life Born in Buffalo, New York, he was raised on a farm in Trenton, Ontario. He was called to the Ontario Bar Association in 1922 and practised law for 17 years in Trenton. During World War I, he enlisted with the Canadian Militia at age 17 and served with the Canadian Infantry in France, Germany and Belgium. Between the wars, Graham continued in the militia as an officer with The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. From 1961 to 1966, he was president of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

In 1987, his autobiography, Citizen and Soldier: The Memoirs of Lieutenant-General Howard Graham, was published.

Honours Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order (twice) Officer of the Legion of Honour Croix de Guerre Officer of the Legion of Merit of the United States In 1967, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

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Birth century
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Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Officer of the Legion of Merit; Officer of the Order of Canada; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Canadian Efficiency Decoration; Canadian Forces Decoration; Distinguished Service Order; Order of Canada
Also known as
Howard Douglas Graham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Howard Graham?

Canadian general (1898–1986)

When was Howard Graham born?

Howard Graham was born on 15 July 1898 in Buffalo.

When did Howard Graham die?

Howard Graham died on 28 September 1986 in Oakville.

What was Howard Graham's occupation?

Howard Graham was a lawyer and military personnel.

What nationality was Howard Graham?

Howard Graham was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Howard Graham

· Wikidata: Q5919796

· DBpedia: Howard Graham (Canadian Army officer)

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