Jimmie E. Howard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jimmie E. Howard

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 27-Jul-1929

Place of Birth: Burlington, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 12-Nov-1993

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Jimmie E. Howard

  • Jimmie Earl Howard (July 27, 1929 – November 12, 1993) was a Marine Corps staff sergeant when he led an eighteen-man reconnaissance patrol in a fierce battle against a battalion of Viet Cong in June 1966.
  • As a result of his heroic actions, Howard became the sixth U.S.
  • Marine to be awarded the nation's highest honor for heroism in combat in Vietnam.
  • The Medal of Honor was presented by President Lyndon B.
  • Johnson in White House ceremonies on August 21, 1967.

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