Harry H. Critz

Lieutenant General Harry Herndon Critz (26 February 1912 – 2 May 1982) was a native Texan, born in Teague.

Rising through the ranks during periods of war, his final post was as Commanding General of Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas.

While studying civil engineering at Texas A&M University for a year,[1] he was named the 1934 Flag Officer of the school.

With the United States 1941 entry into World War II, Critz was attached to the 1st Field Artillery Regiment, seeing action in the North African campaign.

[6] Upon his retirement from military service, Critz and his wife returned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, living in Lawton.