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RALPH A HOWARD

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HONORED ON PANEL 14W, LINE 121 OF THE WALL

RALPH ARTHUR HOWARD

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RALPH A HOWARD

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POSTED ON 11.30.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

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POSTED ON 2.10.2021

POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Silver Star Medal Award

Staff Sergeant Ralph Arthur Howard was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Infantryman, Instructor, and was assigned to ADV TEAM 88, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV.
See https://army.togetherweserved.com/a

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POSTED ON 8.13.2020

POSTED BY: Sue Aunchman Napoli

Happy Birthday!!!

Thinking of you today on your Birthday.
XXXOOO
Love, Sue

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POSTED ON 5.25.2020

POSTED BY: Susan Napoli

Memorial Day 2020

You were a jewel in my life, but for a brief time.
I'm sorry for the life that you never got to live. Please know that I think of you often.
Love, Sue

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POSTED ON 7.24.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Ssgt Ralph Howard, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman/Instructor. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

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