Edwin Alfred Howard
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| Edwin Alfred Howard | |
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| July 6, 1922 – November 3, 1942 (aged 20) | |
| Place of birth | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Place of death | Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | 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 was born 6 July 1922 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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[edit] Marine Corps career
Howard enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps 23 September 1941. On 3 November 1942 at Guadalcanal, Corporal Howard was in charge of a communication wire team trying to reestablish vital lines to the rear under enemy fire.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Namesake
USS Edwin A. Howard (DE-346) was named in his honor. She was launched 25 January 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Orange, Texas; sponsored by Mrs. Julia W. Howard, mother of Corporal Howard; and commissioned 25 May 1944, Lieutenant Commander F. Denfield, USNR, in command.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
