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
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
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
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.
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References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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