Howard D Luther was the seventh of nine children born to Larkin Henry Luther and Rovirtia Myers Luther.
Three of his older siblings, Oliver, Annie, and Ruth passed away as children.
Five other siblings, Edith, Marcus, Henry, Mattie, and Margaret survived their brother, Howard.
Howard Luther was born in TN, but grew up in Maryland. His family was living in Prince George's County, MD for the 1930 Federal Census. As a young teenager, Howard enjoyed spending time during the summer with aunts, uncles, and cousins in the mountains of NC. Howard graduated from Hyattsville High School in MD. He is listed as a carpenter in the 1940 Federal Census.
Apparently Howard was living in Prince George's County when he enlisted. According to his enlistment papers he enlisted on 3 Feb 1942, but according to a bio in the WWII Young American Patriots 1941-1945 (of Maryland), he joined the service on 15 Nov of 1941 in Ft Meade MD. Included in the book is a short biography for Howard Luther. Also listed are No Carolina Maneuvers; A P Hill Military Reservation VA; Camp Blanding, FL; Ft Dix NJ; and England.
All who knew Howard Luther were deeply saddened by the news of his death. He died in France on 12 June 1944, six days after the invasion of Normandy. Howard was originally buried in France but his mother requested that his body be returned to the United States. Howard Luther's remains were interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 16 Feb 1948.
The citation for the Silver Star that Howard Luther was awarded is listed below.
SSGT
29th Infantry Division
115th Regiment
Cannon Company
World War II
from Hyattsville MD
Awarded the Silver Star; the Citation:
Awarded posthumously for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Howard D. Luther (ASN: 20341987), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Canon Company, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at St. Lo, France. On 12 June 1944, Staff Sergeant Luther observed a wounded American soldier lying helpless in an open field which was being swept by heavy enemy fire. Without regard for his personal safety, Staff Sergeant Luther went to the aid of, and attempted to evacuate the wounded soldier. While returning with the wounded soldier, both were killed by an enemy sniper. The gallantry and great courage displayed by Staff Sergeant Luther reflect great credit upon himself and the Military Service.
Citation was originally posted by "Shane O" of Find A Grave
Three of his older siblings, Oliver, Annie, and Ruth passed away as children.
Five other siblings, Edith, Marcus, Henry, Mattie, and Margaret survived their brother, Howard.
Howard Luther was born in TN, but grew up in Maryland. His family was living in Prince George's County, MD for the 1930 Federal Census. As a young teenager, Howard enjoyed spending time during the summer with aunts, uncles, and cousins in the mountains of NC. Howard graduated from Hyattsville High School in MD. He is listed as a carpenter in the 1940 Federal Census.
Apparently Howard was living in Prince George's County when he enlisted. According to his enlistment papers he enlisted on 3 Feb 1942, but according to a bio in the WWII Young American Patriots 1941-1945 (of Maryland), he joined the service on 15 Nov of 1941 in Ft Meade MD. Included in the book is a short biography for Howard Luther. Also listed are No Carolina Maneuvers; A P Hill Military Reservation VA; Camp Blanding, FL; Ft Dix NJ; and England.
All who knew Howard Luther were deeply saddened by the news of his death. He died in France on 12 June 1944, six days after the invasion of Normandy. Howard was originally buried in France but his mother requested that his body be returned to the United States. Howard Luther's remains were interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 16 Feb 1948.
The citation for the Silver Star that Howard Luther was awarded is listed below.
SSGT
29th Infantry Division
115th Regiment
Cannon Company
World War II
from Hyattsville MD
Awarded the Silver Star; the Citation:
Awarded posthumously for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Howard D. Luther (ASN: 20341987), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Canon Company, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at St. Lo, France. On 12 June 1944, Staff Sergeant Luther observed a wounded American soldier lying helpless in an open field which was being swept by heavy enemy fire. Without regard for his personal safety, Staff Sergeant Luther went to the aid of, and attempted to evacuate the wounded soldier. While returning with the wounded soldier, both were killed by an enemy sniper. The gallantry and great courage displayed by Staff Sergeant Luther reflect great credit upon himself and the Military Service.
Citation was originally posted by "Shane O" of Find A Grave
Howard D Luther was the seventh of nine children born to Larkin Henry Luther and Rovirtia Myers Luther.
Three of his older siblings, Oliver, Annie, and Ruth passed away as children.
Five other siblings, Edith, Marcus, Henry, Mattie, and Margaret survived their brother, Howard.
Howard Luther was born in TN, but grew up in Maryland. His family was living in Prince George's County, MD for the 1930 Federal Census. As a young teenager, Howard enjoyed spending time during the summer with aunts, uncles, and cousins in the mountains of NC. Howard graduated from Hyattsville High School in MD. He is listed as a carpenter in the 1940 Federal Census.
Apparently Howard was living in Prince George's County when he enlisted. According to his enlistment papers he enlisted on 3 Feb 1942, but according to a bio in the WWII Young American Patriots 1941-1945 (of Maryland), he joined the service on 15 Nov of 1941 in Ft Meade MD. Included in the book is a short biography for Howard Luther. Also listed are No Carolina Maneuvers; A P Hill Military Reservation VA; Camp Blanding, FL; Ft Dix NJ; and England.
All who knew Howard Luther were deeply saddened by the news of his death. He died in France on 12 June 1944, six days after the invasion of Normandy. Howard was originally buried in France but his mother requested that his body be returned to the United States. Howard Luther's remains were interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 16 Feb 1948.
The citation for the Silver Star that Howard Luther was awarded is listed below.
SSGT
29th Infantry Division
115th Regiment
Cannon Company
World War II
from Hyattsville MD
Awarded the Silver Star; the Citation:
Awarded posthumously for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Howard D. Luther (ASN: 20341987), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Canon Company, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at St. Lo, France. On 12 June 1944, Staff Sergeant Luther observed a wounded American soldier lying helpless in an open field which was being swept by heavy enemy fire. Without regard for his personal safety, Staff Sergeant Luther went to the aid of, and attempted to evacuate the wounded soldier. While returning with the wounded soldier, both were killed by an enemy sniper. The gallantry and great courage displayed by Staff Sergeant Luther reflect great credit upon himself and the Military Service.
Citation was originally posted by "Shane O" of Find A Grave
Three of his older siblings, Oliver, Annie, and Ruth passed away as children.
Five other siblings, Edith, Marcus, Henry, Mattie, and Margaret survived their brother, Howard.
Howard Luther was born in TN, but grew up in Maryland. His family was living in Prince George's County, MD for the 1930 Federal Census. As a young teenager, Howard enjoyed spending time during the summer with aunts, uncles, and cousins in the mountains of NC. Howard graduated from Hyattsville High School in MD. He is listed as a carpenter in the 1940 Federal Census.
Apparently Howard was living in Prince George's County when he enlisted. According to his enlistment papers he enlisted on 3 Feb 1942, but according to a bio in the WWII Young American Patriots 1941-1945 (of Maryland), he joined the service on 15 Nov of 1941 in Ft Meade MD. Included in the book is a short biography for Howard Luther. Also listed are No Carolina Maneuvers; A P Hill Military Reservation VA; Camp Blanding, FL; Ft Dix NJ; and England.
All who knew Howard Luther were deeply saddened by the news of his death. He died in France on 12 June 1944, six days after the invasion of Normandy. Howard was originally buried in France but his mother requested that his body be returned to the United States. Howard Luther's remains were interred in Arlington National Cemetery on 16 Feb 1948.
The citation for the Silver Star that Howard Luther was awarded is listed below.
SSGT
29th Infantry Division
115th Regiment
Cannon Company
World War II
from Hyattsville MD
Awarded the Silver Star; the Citation:
Awarded posthumously for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Howard D. Luther (ASN: 20341987), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Canon Company, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at St. Lo, France. On 12 June 1944, Staff Sergeant Luther observed a wounded American soldier lying helpless in an open field which was being swept by heavy enemy fire. Without regard for his personal safety, Staff Sergeant Luther went to the aid of, and attempted to evacuate the wounded soldier. While returning with the wounded soldier, both were killed by an enemy sniper. The gallantry and great courage displayed by Staff Sergeant Luther reflect great credit upon himself and the Military Service.
Citation was originally posted by "Shane O" of Find A Grave
Inscription
SSGT, US ARMY WORLD WAR II
