Background
Howard, the eldest son of Admiral Thomas Benton Howard, was born on February 11, 1885 in Annapolis, Maryland.
Howard, the eldest son of Admiral Thomas Benton Howard, was born on February 11, 1885 in Annapolis, Maryland.
As a Lieutenant, Howard was named the 14th head football coach for the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for four seasons, from 1911 until 1914. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 25 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him seventh at United States Naval Academy in total wins and sixth at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (750).
He was commanding officer of United States Ship Drayton (Doctor of Divinity-23), United States Ship Rowan (Doctor of Divinity-64), and United States Ship Bell (Doctor of Divinity-95) during World War I. Doctorate. I. Doctorate.
Howard retired in 1933 and died at Annapolis on December 14, 1936. United States Ship Douglas L. Howard (Delaware-138) was named in his honor. The ship was launched 24 January 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Limited., Orange, Texas. Sponsored by Mistress D. I. Thomas, daughter of Captain Howard. And commissioned 29 July 1943, Lieutenant Commander G. D. Kissam, United States Naval Reserve, in command.
Howard was a member of the United States. Naval Academy class of 1906.
