Howard W. Gilmore

Howard Walter Gilmore (September 29, 1902 – February 7, 1943) was a submarine commander in the United States Navy who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his self-sacrifice during World War II.

Howard W. Gilmore
Birth nameHoward Walter Gilmore
Born(1902-09-29)September 29, 1902
Selma, Alabama, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 1943(1943-02-07) (aged 40)
off the Solomon Islands
Place of burial
remains not recovered; listed on the Walls of the Missing, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines
BranchUnited States Navy
Years1920–1943
RankCommander
Commands held
  • USS Shark (SS-174)
  • USS Growler (SS-215)
Battles/wars
  • Pacific War
Awards
  • Medal of Honor
  • Navy Cross (2)
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