World War II Honoree

Samuel W. Howell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Olney, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENLISTED ON DECEMBER 14, 1942 AT JEFFERSON BARRACKS, MISSOURI, AND WAS IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO THE ENLISTED RESERVE CORPS. RECALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1943 AND ATTACHED TO COMPANY A, 1633RD SERVICE UNIT. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON NOVEMBER 3, 1943 AT CAMP GRANT, ILLINOIS. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.