World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Howard Theodore Held
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Redondo Beach, California
Honored By
Donald W. Held
Relationship
Nephew
AVIATION MACHINIST'S MATE 1ST CLASS. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION WHILE ON A MISSION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC BATTLE FOR PELELIU. HE DIED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1944 AND WAS THE SECOND BROTHER IN THE HELD FAMILY TO PAY THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN WWII.