James D. Howe-Liberty, SC
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 47.028 W 082° 42.342
17S E 343935 N 3850393
Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the Republic of Vietnam on May 6, 1970. He was killed in action. He is buried in Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, SC in Section Garden Christus A, Lot 247.
Waymark Code: WMXPBH
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2018
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He was born on December 17, 1948 in Six Mile, SC and died on May 6, 1970 in Vietnam. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *HOWE, JAMES D.
• Rank and Organization: Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company I, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
• Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 6 May 1970
Citation: 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 L/Cpl. 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, L/Cpl. 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, L/Cpl. 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.
Armed Service: Marines
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