Background
Howie, Robert George was born on December 3, 1890 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Wiley and Julia (Allen) Howie.
Howie, Robert George was born on December 3, 1890 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Wiley and Julia (Allen) Howie.
Student in public schools.
Marjorie (wife George Brent Vivian, United States Army). Commanded First lieutenant United States Army, 1917, advanced through grades to colonel, 1942. Assigned Mexican Border Service, 1916.
Company commander 33d Division, France, World War I. Served United States, Philippine Islands, China, 1927-1930.
Assistant commandant Armored Force School, 1940-1943.
Commander bases South Pacific, 1943-1946. Commander Florida Military District, 1946-1950, retired, 1950. Appointed state director civil defense Florida since 1950.
Board of directors Duval Company chapter American Red Cross.
Member Military Order World Wars. Mason (Shriner).; Club: Timuquana Country (Jacksonville). Inventor Howie machine gun carrier.
Married Blanche Elinor Buhler, November 4, 1913.