Kenneth J. Houghton

One of the very few staff members I remember from when I was a student in Basic School at Quantico in 1955 is then-Major Ken Houghton, our tactics instructor; The fact that I remember him over 50 years later is a tribute to his dynamism and leadership. We 2nd lieutenants all would have been proud to serve under him, and had no doubt that he would one day be a general. I salute you, both as the major I remember, and the general you became.

General Houghton,
You will always be remembered by your friends and family here in Hawaii.
Aloha,
Sam & Family

I served with the General at MCRD. He was a great leader and a good friend. He will be missed.

I had the pleasure of sitting with the General every sunday at 7:30 mass. What wonderful gentleman.He will be missed.

We were so sorry to learn about General Hougton's passing and send our love and prayers to Punky and his brother, and sisters. We spent several great years living as neighbors in Makalapa, Oahu in 1969-1971. It remains one of the most memorable times in my memory. My mother and father, Dave and Jeanne Richardson, also send their condolences to the family, and wish everyone well.

I knew General Houghton from my seven years at Applied Data Technology. I always had the highest respect for his remarkable career in the Marines and his genuine character. What I remember most was his weekly stop in accounting to get quarters from me for the driving range, always with a smile and encouragement for "the troops". I offer my deepest condolences to his family.

It was my great pleasure to work with General Houghton at Applied Data Technology. He was a fellow San Franciscan & the finest man I ever knew. He was an inspirational leader and a very warm & honorable friend to all. He will be missed by all of mankind.

I worked with Ken Houghton in 1978 at Cubic. Always a smile on his face.

My condolences to the family. I worked with General Houghton at Cubic for a short time and always heard nothing but good things about him.