Arthur L. Howard

Arthur Lockhart Howard

Nickname(s)Gat
BornFebruary 16, 1846
Winchester, New Hampshire, United States
DiedFebruary 7, 1901
Rustplaats, South Africa
Buried
Wakkerstroom, South Africa
AllegianceUnited States
Canada
BranchUnited States Army
Canadian Militia
Years of service1867–1871
1884–1885
1900–1901
RankMajor
Unit1st U.S. Cavalry
Connecticut National Guard
1st Canadian Mounted Rifles
CommandsCanadian Scouts
Battles / wars
AwardsDistinguished Service Order

Arthur L. "Gat" Howard DSO (February 16, 1846 February 7, 1901), was an American and Canadian expert in the use of the early machine gun. He is best known for his use of a Gatling gun in support of the Canadian militia in the North-West Rebellion of 1885.