Dick Howard
Mrs. Hattie B. Howard, city, has received a letter from the War Department confirming the death of her son, Pfc. Dick Howard, who died on June 7 in France as a result of wounds received in action on that date. The letter stated in part,
"If any further details are received they will be promptly communicated to you. The significance of his heroic service to his country will be preserved and commemorated by a grateful nation, and it is hoped that this thought may give you strength and courage in your sorrow."
Mrs. Howard has another son in service, Pvt. Harlan Howard, who spent twenty-two months overseas, serving in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He was wounded in action and arrived in this country in August for treatment at the Ft. Benjamin Billings General Hospital, Indiana. Harlan came home to spend seven days with his mother after she was notified of the death of her son, Dick, and has now returned to Indiana.
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PAINTSVILLE HERALDSEP 21, 1944