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Howell, Melvin Clay (Seawolf 35), LCDR.
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Contact Info
Home Town Evansville, IN
Last Address 4327 N. Fulton Ave., Evansville, IN 47710-3547
Date of Passing Mar 17, 2014
Location of Interment Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery - Evansville, Indiana
Ltjg Melvin C. Howell of HS-2 received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his part in an attempted SAR mission in North Vietnam, Sunday, Nov. 7, 1965, in which his aircraft was shot down. All four were rescued and honored for heroism.
He was still waiting for confirmation of medals not awarded for a Silver Star, Bronze Star (Army), and 2nd Distinguished Flying Cross from HA(L)-3 tour.
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Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation - 1971
Name of Award Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
Year Awarded 1971
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2014
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