Howard Henry Tupper
| Era | Korean War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
| Wall | E |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 24 |
Chief Damage Controlman
World War II - Korea
MEDALS-RIBBONS: World War II Victory, Korea Service w/1 Star, Good Conduct w/3 Stars, American Defense Service w/ Fleet Clasp, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign W/4 Stars, Navy Occupation Service w/Asia Clasp, National Defense Service, United Nations Service
While serving aboard the USS Welles, Howard saw combat in the Hollandia and Humbolt Bay attacks, landings at Wake Island, Sarmi New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Palau. He supported pre-invasion mine sweeping of Leyte Gulf for the Philippine Liberation, and supported the invasions at Luzon, Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
MOBILE BOAT POOL No 1
Our deepest love, pride and respect
Your loving family
USS Welles DD-628
USS Comstock LSD-19
Plaque Wall Map
