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James Donnie Howe
Lance Corporal
I CO, 3RD BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Liberty, South Carolina December 17, 1948 to May 06, 1970 JAMES D HOWE is on the Wall at Panel W11, Line 113 See the full profile or name rubbing for James Howe |
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LCPL JAMES DONNIE HOWE
LCPL JAMES DONNIE HOWE
LCPL JAMES DONNIE HOWE
LCPL JAMES DONNIE HOWE
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REMEMBERED ACROSS THE YEARS
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Lance Corporal United States Marine Corps Rank and organization: Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps,Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 6 May 1970Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with Company I, during operations against enemy forces. In the early morning hours LCPL Howe and 2 other marines were occupying a defensive position in a sandy beach area fronted by bamboo thickets. Enemy sappers suddenly launched a grenade attack against the position, utilizing the cover of darkness to carry out their assault. Following the initial explosions of the grenades, LCPL Howe and his 2 comrades moved to a more advantageous position in order to return suppressive fire. When an enemy grenade landed in their midst, LCPL Howe immediately shouted a warning and then threw himself upon the deadly missile, thereby protecting the lives of the fellow marines. His heroic and selfless action was in keeping with the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the U.S. Naval Service. He valiantly gave his life in the service of his country. |
I was India Company's Forward Air Controller then, my call sign was "India 1-4". I was in India Company's Command Post that night when Lance Corporal Howe ("Mouse") jumped on a grenade, saving many lives. I called in the Medevac for him the next morning. Because of Mouse's supreme sacrifice, there seemed to be a stoic fog surrounding me for many years and I stuffed my feelings deep inside for many years. The fog is lifting.
From one who remembers,
Kip Mason
shibori@harborside.com
I am proud to be a resident of this Marine's home town. No one shall be forgotten....
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