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geologist mining engineer

Baron Howard Steven Strouth, German geologist, mining engineer. Achievements include patents for mining and oil processes. Recipient Conspicuous Service Cross, Governor Dewey, 1947, French, Czech, Cambodian decorations.

Background

Strouth, Baron Howard Steven was born on September 28, 1919 in Frankfurt, Germany. Arrived in the United States, 1941. Son of Baron Karl Siegfried and Ida (Morck) von Strauss.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Sorbonne, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Bretton Woods University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (honorary), Rochedale University of Canberra, 1970.

Career

Assistant manager Drexel Brothers Ltd., New York City, 1941—1943. President Standard Mining, 1951-1958, Stanleigh Uranium Mine, Toronto, Canada, 1954-1961. Managing director Norsul Oil and Mining Quito, Ecuador, 1961-1971.

Director, officer Mining and Oil Companies, various locations. Founder, operator Stanleigh Uranium and Norsul Oil. Senior trustee Weingueter Baron K. S. von Strauss, Erben Trust, Vaduz, since 1954.

Achievements

  • Baron Howard Steven Strouth has been listed as a noteworthy geologist, mining engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Major United States Army Reserve, 1943-1969, retired. Fellow Explorers Club. Member Canada Institute Mining Engineers (life), American Institute Mining Engineers (senior.

Legion of Honor), St. James Club (London), Ontario Club Toronto.

Connections

Married Penelope Ann Creamer-Osteen, November 3, 1951.

Father:
Baron Karl Siegfried Strouth

Mother:
Ida (Morck) Strouth

Spouse:
Penelope Ann Creamer-Osteen