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Robert
Leroy
Howard
POW (WWII)

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Robert Howard was a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Napa (AT-32), serving in the Philippine Islands. His ship was scuttled on April 8, 1942 at the fall of Bataan to prevent the vessel from falling into enemy hands. Joining the defense of Corregidor after the loss of his ship, he was subsequently captured and interned as a Prisoner of War.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Warrant Officer

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – February 5, 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 1947

    Warrant Officer Robert Leroy Howard (NSN: 196904), United States Navy, a former crewman of the U.S.S. NAPA (AT-32), was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his recovery by U.S. Forces which liberated the Bilibid Prison Camp on 5 February 1945.