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Aubrey Strode Newman (1903–1994) was a
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major general with 34 years of service. During
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, Newman commanded the 34th Infantry Regiment of the 24th Infantry Division during the Philippines Campaign. His cry of "Follow Me!" at
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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.


Biography

Aubrey Newman was born in
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on January 30, 1903. He graduated from the
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at West Point in 1925. While a lieutenant, Newman competed in the 1928 Olympics and finished 16th in the pentathlon. Newman was a contributor to ''Army Magazine'' for many years. His articles on common sense leadership were very popular and were later published in three books: ''Follow Me: The Human Element in Leadership'', ''Follow Me II: More on the Human Element in Leadership'', and ''Follow Me III: Lessons on the Art and Science of High Command''. He also authored ''What Generals are Made Of''. He died in
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on January 19, 1994, and was buried at
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.


Legacy

Newman's books remain on the professional reading lists of the U.S. Army
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, the United States Marine Corps' Commandant, and many other military and paramilitary organizations. The
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(FORSCOM) recognizes outstanding junior leaders who demonstrate a commitment to developing their soldiers with the Major General Aubrey "Red" Newman Award.


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Center of Military History Print of Newman rallying his troops on LeyteUS Army Command and General Staff College Hall of Fame BiographyFORSCOM Regulation for Major General Aubrey "Red" Newman Award
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