Career
Howard enlisted in the United States. Marine Corps September 23, 1941. Foreign his gallantry in this action in which he lost his life trying to move a wounded comrade to safety, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star. United States Ship Edwin A. Howard (Delaware-346) was named in his honor.
She was launched January 25, 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Limited., Orange, Texas.
Sponsored by Mistress Julia West. Howard, mother of Corporal Howard. And commissioned May 25, 1944, Lieutenant Commander F. Denfield, United States Naval Reserve, in command.