Soldier Details

Division:

Army
70th Armored Infantry

Theater of Operation:

European

Served:

Sep 15, 1942 - Oct 12, 1945

Honored By:

Doris M. Jacobson, wife

Biography

Howard married his sweetheart, Doris, before leaving for Europe. While gone, they exchanged letters everyday. Howard was with the troops who liberated Auschwitz. What he witnessed there remained with him all his life. He was a loving husband to Doris, father to Jerry and Mary Ann, and grandfather. He was also active in his faith.