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Howard Russell Hickock
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| Born | November 26, 1870 Florida, Missouri |
| Died | July 7, 1926 (aged 55) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1892–1926 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-407 |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War Moro Rebellion World War I |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Elizabeth Whitbread |
Howard Russell Hickok (born November 26, 1870 – died July 7, 1926) was an important officer in the United States Army. He served in the army during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He fought in several wars, including World War I.
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Howard Hickok's Army Career
Howard Hickok was born in Florida, Missouri, on November 26, 1870. He went to the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point. He finished his studies there in 1892.
After graduating, Hickok joined the 9th Cavalry Regiment. He served in different parts of the U.S., including the Northwest, Arizona, and New Mexico. In 1904, he worked with the U.S. National Guard in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C..
Serving in the Philippines and Cuba
Later, Hickok served in the District of Alaska. He then went to the Philippines, where he took part in two conflicts. These were the Philippine–American War and the Moro Rebellion. In 1906, he graduated with honors from the Infantry and Cavalry School. He also served with the provisional government of Cuba from 1906 to 1907. After that, he graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College. He also helped train the National Guard in several states, such as Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and West Virginia.
World War I and Beyond
On August 5, 1917, Hickok was promoted to the rank of colonel. He became the Chief of Staff for the 5th Infantry Division. This division served in Europe during World War I. On June 26, 1918, he was promoted again to brigadier general. He then returned to the U.S. to lead the 19th Infantry Brigade at Camp Funston.
After World War I ended, Hickok commanded the Arizona District. He then served at Fort Bliss with the 7th Cavalry Regiment. In 1920, he attended the United States Army War College. Afterward, he commanded the 4th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Brown. His last role was as an inspector in Chicago.
Later Life and Passing
Howard Hickok became ill and spent six months in the hospital. He was cared for at the Army–Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Later, he moved to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He passed away on July 7, 1926. Even though he was a colonel when he died, Congress officially gave him back his rank of brigadier general in June 1930. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Family Life
Howard Hickok was married to Anna Elizabeth Whitbread. She was from Syracuse, New York.
