Enlisted at East Saint Louis, Illnois, on May 25, 1942. Had boot training
at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Was in the ETC 21 months. Served in England,
France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany. Service No.
360-57-488. Discharged on Oct 19, 1945 at PFC after his mother's death
Howard was with his uncle William and wife for eight years before he went
for himself.