James D. Howe
James Donnie Howe (December 17, 1948 – May 6, 1970) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in May 1970 during the Vietnam War.
James Donnie Howe | |
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James D. Howe, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | December 17, 1948 Six Mile, Pickens, South Carolina |
| Died | May 6, 1970 (aged 21) Quảng Nam Province, South Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1968–1970 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit | Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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