Philip Howell British Journalist
Philip Howell dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for Philip Howell.
About
Philip Howell is a member of the following lists: 1877 births, Burials in France and 1916 deaths.
Contribute
Who is Philip Howell dating? Philip Howell partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of Philip Howell!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| Birthday |
7th December, 1877
|
| Birthplace |
Surbiton, England
|
| Died |
7th October, 1916
|
| Place of Death |
Authuille, France
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
|
| Nationality |
British
|
| Occupation |
Journalist
|
Brigadier General Philip Howell, CMG (7 December 1877 – 7 October 1916) was a senior British Army staff officer during the First World War. He was, successively, Brigadier General, General Staff (BGGS) to the Cavalry Corps and then to X Corps. In October 1915 he was posted as BGGS to the British Salonika Army, before appointment as BGGS and second-in-command to II Corps, forming part of the Fifth Army at the Battle of Somme in 1916. Howell was killed in action at Authuille by shrapnel on 7 October 1916, after making a personal reconnaissance of the frontline near Thiepval during the later Somme offensives. Howell had been in action on the front line since the outbreak of the war, serving with the British Expeditionary Force, and commanding the 4th Queen's Own Hussars through the retreat from Mons, the Battle of Le Cateau, the Marne offensive, Hill 60, and the First Battle of Ypres. He was mentioned in despatches six times, and made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1915 for "meritorious service".
