Henry Howard Whitney

Henry Howard Whitney
Whitney as a captain at the time of the Spanish–American War.
Born(1866-12-25)December 25, 1866
DiedApril 2, 1949(1949-04-02) (aged 82)
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1892–1920
Rank Brigadier General
Service number0-13460
ConflictsSpanish–American War
Pancho Villa Expedition
World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
French Legion of Honor (Officer)
Romanian Order of the Crown (Commander)
Order of Prince Danilo I (Commander) Montenegro

Henry Howard Whitney (December 25, 1866 – April 2, 1949) was a United States military officer who attained the rank of brigadier general. He was known primarily for the spy missions he carried out in Puerto Rico and Cuba prior to the start of the Spanish–American War.