was evacuated on account of the severity of his condition. By his outstanding courage, initiative and unyielding devotion to duty, Corporal Howard served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Namesake The guide missile destroyer , named in honor of Jimmie E. Howard, was christened on November 20, 1999, by 1stSgt Howard's widow, Theresa M. Howard. See also List of Medal of Honor recipients List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Vietnam War References Further reading Hildreth, Ray and Charles W. Sasser. Hill 488, New York: Pocket Books, 2003. () 1929 births 1993 deaths United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers United States Marine Corps personnel of the Korean War United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War Vietnam War recipients of the Medal of Honor United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients Recipients of the Silver Star Burials at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery