Powell, Herbert B., 1903-1998

Herbert Butler Powell was a United States (U.S.) Army officer. He was commissioned into the Army in 1926. During World War II (WWII), he served in the European Theater of Operations (ETO); was a battalion commander of the 32nd Infantry, 1941-1942; was chief of staff (CofS), 75th Infantry Division, 1943-1945, and was deputy, G-1 First (1st) Army Europe, 1945-1946. After the war, he was an advisor to the Pennsylvania National Guard, 1947 and served with the Second (2nd) Army, 1947-1948. He commanded the 17th Infantry Regiment, 1949-1950, and served as chief of staff in the 7th Infantry Division, Korea, 1951. As a commanding general (CG), he was assigned to: 25th Infantry Division, Army, Pacific, 1954-1956; U.S. Army, Pacific, 1956; various Army schools, 1956-1958; Third (3rd) Army and the Continental Army Command, 1960. He retired from military service in 1963 and was appointed ambassador to New Zealand until 1967. He died in 1998.

From the description of The Herbert B. Powell collection, 1919-1998. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 50634152

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