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This is a great group for an U.S. Army career officer, Edwin Britain Howard
A great lot for an intelligence officer on Mark Clarkâs Staff in North Africa, and Italy.
He was born in Kentucky on December 26, 1901, and a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, Class of 1923.Included in the lot is the original Diploma from West Point, 1923. Was previously mounted and glued to a board, so remnants of paper are on the back. Condition is good. It will be sent rolled up, in a tube.
Upon graduation Howard began his military career in the 10th infantry, followed by several other regiments and stations in the states, The Panama Canal Zone, Hawaii, and the Infantry School and the Command and General Staff Schools just prior to America\'s entrance into WWII.
In October 1941, Howard was assigned to duty as Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, General Headquarters, USA; Chief of Statistics Division, HQ Army Ground Forces in March of 1942, then assigned to II Corps in England, ACS, G-2.
He landed in North Africa with II Corps until Jan. 1943 and then joined 5th Army as ACS, G-2 under Mark Clark, in the grade of Colonel, following Clark in the same position in 15th Army Group HQ.
Howard had been promoted to brigadier general as of 28 Aug, 1944.
After the war he reverted back to his Regular Army rank of full colonel, with assignments in Austria, London, Washington, etc.
In 1950 Brig.Gen. Howard was G-2 at Allied Land Forces, Central Europe, Fontainebeau, France until 1954 when he retired in the same rank.
His Awards include; The Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Army Commendation Medal, Croix de Guerre (France), Order of the British Empire, Grand Officer, Crown of Italy, Valor Militaire (Italy), Order of Chivalry of Saints-Maurizio and Lazzaro (Italy), Medalna de Guerre (Brazil).
Photo copies of his service record, citations for some of the higher US decorations, and bio are included.
The tan uniform and trousersare matching in color, and are in very good condition with the slightest bit of wear and moth holes, which are nearly undetectable in only a few areas. A machine made 5th Army patch is sewn on the right sleeve. The ribbon bars and insignia are original to the coat, and are unaltered. The stars on the shoulders are marked STERLING. The tan overseas cap hasBALFOURSterling star, with a crude repair to the locking catch. No name in either uniform, trousers, or cap. Cap has a few stains, that may/may not clean. Rounding out the uniform is a tan web belt and brass buckle.
(The shirt and tie are props only, and do NOT go with the uniform)
West Point yearbook,THEHOWITZERis personalized with his name embossed in gold on lower right corner of the cover. The book is a tight copy, showing typical wear.
A blazer bullion USMA patch is probably 50- 60s?
There are two original Memorial cards made up for his funeral in 1993.
Two framed copied photos from the originals of Howard, and one with Eisenhower - these also came with the grouping.
The flags are period WWII office types, silk, with leather tabs inside the hoist for attaching to poles, with the original quartermaster label on the inside of the Brigadier General\'s Flag. The flag is in very good condition and showing some fading from sunlight; being stationary in sun leaving two lighter strikes running through.
The U.S. Flag colors show some staining on the stripes in one area, and silk damage on the lower stripes. Some pulls but mostly missing silk in these areas. Also has numberedquartermaster label on inside of the hoist.
Both flags have gold fringe, and the two sets of tassels are later, but came with the group.
An impressive group for an important officer on General Mark Clark\'s staff in WWII.
Also, part of the grouping is one ofGeneral Howard\'s WWII \'41 service dress coats. The coat of OD gaberdine was made by unknown tailor, but bears the \"Regulation Army Officer\'s Coat\" label in the outside of inner right breast pocket. This tag, seen in many coats of the WWII era, was a government program that tailors participated in, which allowed officers to know that the quality of the coat, and clothing they were purchasing was up to government standards. The coat is in fine condition with one small moth hole on the lower back area. There is no ID on this coat.
This coat was probably purchased in the early part of the war prior to Howard going overseas, and no doubt saw several changes in patches, ribbon bars and movement of overseas stripes, etc. This coat was configured to Howard\'s role in 15th Army Group\'s G-2 section. He had remained with General Mark Clark all through his time in Europe; at this point serving in Austria\'s occupation. His prior unit was 5th Army (pretty much the entire time in Italy), and the 5th Army patch on the right sleeve. Both of these patches are standard machine embroidered types. The overseas stripes have been moved to the lower right sleeve (being originally on the left, and in two sections which were added when needed). The ghost image of the original placement on the left sleeve is still faintly visible.
The sterling stars are both pin back and identical in appearance, yet are different makers. One is Meyers, the other Donaro. The ribbon bars are sewn into place (see below for identification). These were the medals he was authorized at this time in 1946. The only other insignia on the coat are the collar U.S.\'s which have the early clutches.
The lining is in good condition. Staining from clutches used at various times remain on the lining. A nice wartime coat that was continued to be use while overseas.(The shirt and tie are props only, and do NOT go with the uniform)
Also included are \"Captain Howard\'s\" 1938 pattern dress blues, with his name in the tailor\'s label. Has the original trousers with one moth area about an inch long on upper pant leg. Overall in fine condition, lacking shoulder straps, ribbon bars, but does have collar brass. No Id on trousers, just coat.
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