Aubrey Newman

Aubrey Strode "Red" Newman (1903–1994) was a United States Army major general with 34 years of service. During World War II, Newman commanded the 34th Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division during the Philippines Campaign. His cry of "Follow Me!" at Leyte rallied his troops and inspired American infantrymen for decades. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the nation's second-highest award for valor in combat, for extraordinary heroism during this battle.

Maj. Gen. Aubrey S.Newman
Birth nameAubrey Strode Newman
Nickname(s)Red
Born(1903-01-30)January 30, 1903
Clemson, South Carolina
DiedJanuary 19, 1994(1994-01-19) (aged 90)
Sarasota, Florida
Buried
West Point Cemetery
41.3972° N, 73.9667° W
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1925–1960
RankMajor General
Commands heldDeputy Commanding General of the Army Infantry Center at Fort Benning
Chief of Staff of the Army Continental Command at Fort Monroe
Chief of Staff for the Iceland Defense Force
Deputy Commandant of the Armed Forces College in Norfolk
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Spouse(s)Dorothy Tyson (Lt Col)
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