World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard Donald Rant
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Honored By
H. D. Rant, Jr.
Relationship
Son
ENLISTED IN 1940 AND WAS GIVEN A RESERVE COMMISSION. WENT TO ENGLAND IN MAY, 1943 WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE. SERVED AS A SUPPORT OFFICER WITH THE 8TH AND 9TH AIR FORCES. DEPLOYED TO FRANCE SHORTLY AFTER D-DAY. SURVIVED WWII AND DISCHARGED IN 1946.