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Aubrey Strode "Red" 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
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(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
{{DEFAULTSORT:Newman, Aubrey S. Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) 1903 births 1994 deaths United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni United States Army generals United States Army personnel of World War II American male modern pentathletes United States Military Academy alumni Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Legion of Merit Olympic modern pentathletes of the United States Modern pentathletes at the 1928 Summer Olympics 20th-century American writers 20th-century American male writers Burials at West Point Cemetery