Background
Powell was born in Monmouth, Oregon on July 13, 1903.
Powell was born in Monmouth, Oregon on July 13, 1903.
University of Oregon.
He joined the Oregon National Guard as a Private in 1919, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He received his commission in 1927 after graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism. During World World War II, Powell was chief of staff of the 75th Infantry Division, fighting in Europe.
In the Korean War, Powell commanded the only United States. regiment, the 17th Infantry, to reach the Yalu River.
Prior to coming to Fort Shafter, General Powell commanded the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks where he was known as the "Soldier"s General." He briefly commanded the United States. Army, Pacific for three months, from April to July 1956, as an interim commander for General Blackshear M. Bryan. Following his Command at United States. Army, Pacific, he later received promotions to lieutenant general and general.
After his retirement in 1963, President John F. Kennedy appointed him United States. Ambassador to New Zealand, a post he filled from 1963 to 1967. He died on 3 April 1998 in a nursing home in Williamsburg, Virginia.