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EIHES HIS LIFE FI Lieutenant Howard After an Honorable Career Hakes the ! Supreme Sacrifice.-J Lieutenant Murray Leo Howa/d, M. ; A. P., died of wounds July 25th, waa the rnd message that came over the wires last week, conveying the information that Ray Howard, as he was popularly known, had sacrificed himself on the battlefields of Prance, fighting for Ilia country and the destruction of Prueekmlsm and the liberty of mankind. The receipt of the above message was the cause of widespread regret throughout the whole community and particularly amongst his most intimate friends. Ray was a very- popular- and- highly- esteemed young man and although of a modo»t and retiring disposition he was fearless In the face of danger and no doubt went lo his death fighting with every inch of manhood that wac in nlm and he was a man he was a man every inch of him. May those who are left to mourn his loss find consolation In the fact that he died for love of country and home. What more can one offer? What nobler deed can be performed?Lieutenant Howard was bom In New Havon, Conn., on October 10th, 1891, and was therefore in his 27th year. He came to Cranbrook in 1912 to accept a position as night operator in the C. P. R. offices. On March 16, 1916, he heard the call to duty and enlisted with the 192nd Battalion as signal officer under the command ot Col. Lyons and when he left Sarcee camp for overseas five months later he was the highest standing officer In efficiency In a special draft of 250 lieutenants.Lieutenant Howard previous to his coming to Canada had spent three years In the U. S. A. signal corps in month.1! In the Canadian Pioneers In Prance and It was while serving with this contingent that he won tho L». 8. 0. He later transferred to tye 81st Squadron Royal Flying Corps, taking a six months' course as observer and was later assigned to scout duty. .,L.cut«urut Howard-was a prominent and active member of the order of the Krights of Columbus aud was the first knight of the Saint Salvador Mother Council of the K. C.*9 of New Haven to enlist for overseas service.He was married on March 16. 1916. In 8t. Eugene Hospital chapel to Miss Marguerite Agnes Drummond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Drummond, one of the pioneer families oi the city.He loaves to mourn his loss besides his young widow, Ms father. John Howard, and a brother of New Haven, Conn.A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated «t St. Mary's church Monday morning In honor of Lieut. Howard, who was a valued and highly esteemed member of the choir. Rev. Father Murphy officiating.To the bereaved young widow, the father and brother who are left lo mourn his loss the Herald extends the deepest sympathy.
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Cranbrook Herald
Cranbrook, British Columbia, CA
Thu, Aug 08, 1918
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