MOH Winner and Most Decorated Soldier Dies

[BountyHunter]

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Col Robert Howard died on 23 Dec. He was our nations most highly decorated soldier with 1 Medal of Honor (MOH) and 3 nominations for the MOH, 2 Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver Star, etc with 8 Purple Hearts for over 14 documented wounds. That is not counting the Red Chinese belt buckle that he had framed in his office. Was not given; but taken!

He was a true warrior and it was my privilege to work with and for him from 1981-1984 at JFKSWC at Fort Bragg.

Herman Harke (BountyHunter)
Maj (Ret) Special Forces

 

[MN Hunter]

The definition of a true Hero - May God rest his soul.

 

[Buffalobob]

There is a very nice tribute to him from NBC. He was from Alabama but I never knew him. There are some very great men in Special Forces and I have always been honored just to be around them briefly.

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Capt James Collier, Ret.
10th SFG(A)

 

[winmagman]

Sounds like he was a very special breed of man, we could use more like him.

Chris

 

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

I will read about him I have seen his pic in the JFKSWC

May he walk in Valhalla

 

[Chas1]

A greatful nation bids him farewell and heaven welcomes him home. May his soul rest in peace.

 

[shorty]

Lest we forget....the real price of freedom. Well done soldier,well done.

 

[Buffalobob]

In recognition of those who served and died, on this Memorial Day I will resurrect this old thread with some pictures I took at the funeral.

The Medal of Honor Flag

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[Buffalobob]

Continued

There were 21 Congressional Medal of Honor receipts there and each placed a white rose on his casket.

And then just for me and my memories of another great man who I actually knew. My B-Team CO.

 

[Chas1]

Thank you for remebering and sharing. Goes right to the core of me. Some of those Medal of Honor Men I know I've seen before in a documentary or two.