Howard W. Gilmore

Howard W. Gilmore

Howard Walter Gilmore (September 29, 1902 – February 7, 1943) was a submarine commander in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic self-sacrifice during World War II.

Read more about Howard W. Gilmore:  Early Life and Career, World War II, World War II Summary, Medal of Honor Citation

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