Descendants of Charles Woolverton

John Theodore (Teddy) Howell

Husband John Theodore (Teddy) Howell [25495]
           Born: 5 May 1930 - Longton, Elk County, KS
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           Died: 15 Mar 1951 - San Diego, San Diego County, CA
         Buried:  - Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, CA
         Father: Mode Francis Howell [25494] (1908-1989)
         Mother: Jessie May Wolverton [13786] (1910-1960)
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General Notes: Husband - John Theodore (Teddy) Howell

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Birth: Mar. 5, 1930
Longton
Elk County
Kansas, USA
Death: Mar. 15, 1951
San Diego
San Diego County
California, USA

Killed in Action in NORTH KOREA

US Marine Corps
Korean War Veteran

1ST MARINE ENGINEER BATTALION D CO 1ST MARINE DIV MARINES
1371 Combat Engineer

Private First Class Howell was a member of Company D, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on March 15, 1951.

LOCATION OR BATTLE ZONE: OPERATION RIPPER

Private First Class Howell was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
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John Theodore Howell
Date of birth: March 5, 1930
Date of death: March 15, 1951
Burial Location: San Diego, California
Place of Birth: Longton, Kansas
Home of record: Elk City, Kansas
Status: KIA

Awarded posthumously for actions during the Korean War
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class John Theodore Howell (MCSN: 663518), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a member of a Demolition Team of Company D, First Engineer Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 15 March 1951. With his company pinned down by enemy fire from a heavily fortified hostile emplacement during an assault against deeply entrenched enemy positions, Private First Class Howell unhesitatingly left his covered position and, under direct small arms and machine gun fire, boldly moved forward to an exposed area to destroy the emplacement with a demolition charge. Although fatally struck down while carrying out his valiant action, Private First Class Howell, by his daring initiative, indomitable courage and grave concern for others, contributed to the success achieved by his battalion and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Action Date: March 15, 1951
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company D
Battalion: 1st Engineer Battalion
Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein)

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Parents:
Mode Francis Howell (1908 - 1989)
Jessie May Wolverton Howell (1910 - 1960)

Sibling:
John Theodore Howell (1930 - 1951)
Francis Wayne Howell (1939 - 1956)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
San Diego
San Diego County
California, USA
Plot: SECTION L SITE 7

Maintained by: Max
Originally Created by: Pennsylvania Lady
Record added: Jul 05, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 28048621