Edwin Alfred Howard
Edwin Alfred Howard | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1922 Phoenix, Arizona |
| Died | November 3, 1942 (aged 20) Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941-1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | communication wire team |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Guadalcanal campaign |
| Awards | Silver Star (posthumous) |
Edwin Alfred Howard (July 6, 1922 - November 3, 1942)was born July 6, 1922 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Marine Corps career[edit]
Howard enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps September 23, 1941. On November 3, 1942 at Guadalcanal, Corporal Howard was in charge of a communication wire team trying to reestablish vital lines to the rear under enemy fire.
Awarded the Silver Star[edit]
For his gallantry in this action in which he lost his life trying to move a wounded comrade to safety, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Namesake[edit]
USS Edwin A. Howard (DE-346) was named in his honor. She was launched January 25, 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Orange, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. Julia W. Howard, mother of Corporal Howard; and commissioned May 25, 1944, Lieutenant Commander F. Denfield, USNR, in command.
See also[edit]
Other articles of the topic Biography : Icewear Vezzo, Tony Tinderholt, Umar II, 27 Club, List of pneumonia deaths, Trippie Redd, MrWolfy
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References[edit]
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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