Hiram McLemore Powell

1867–1913 (age 46)

Military officer

Biography

Hiram McLemore Powell rose through the ranks as a military officer, offering leadership during the pivotal years at the turn of the twentieth century. His experience and steady hand helped sustain the traditions of fidelity and resilience characteristic of the armed forces.

He is commemorated at San Francisco National Cemetery, where his memory inspires future generations to serve with integrity and to uphold the ideals he defended.