Branch of Service

Air Force

Conflict

Korea (1950-1953)

Gender

Male

Date of Birth

10/11/1922

Place of Birth

Dehradun, India

Address (at enlistment)

RAAF Base Fairbairn ACT

Occupation

Pilot

Service Number

A33301

Final Rank

Pilot III

Final Unit

77 Squadron

Distinguished Flying Cross (Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 17 January 1952, Page 1367, position 2); US Air Force Medal (Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 22 June 1951, Page 1555, position 44)

Howe was based at Fairbairn and served with 77 Squadron in Korea from 2 October 1950 until 3 September 1951 flying a Mustang and Gloster Meteor. He was awarded the US Air Medal, for meritorious service during "sustained air operations", by the Commanding General of the 5th Air Force, USAF in Japan in 1951. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "initiative, daring and skill above the average" during 76 operational missions in support of the United Nations forces in Korea. His leadership was "exemplary and an inspiration to his fellow squadron members." He received his medal at a ceremony at Government House in May 1952.

77 Squadron was based at Iwakuni in Japan when it was called into action in Korea, finally being based at Kimpo, South Korea. They flew Mustangs until July 1951 when they were re-equipped with Meteor jets.

Nominal Roll of Australian Veterans of the Korean War http://www.koreanroll.gov.au/
ACT Electoral Rolls 1916 to 1967 http://canberraheritageportal.org/default.php
AWM Honours & Awards
The Canberra Times - 21 March 1951, 23 June 1951, 6 September 1951, 18 January 1952, 21 Janaury 1952, 22 May 1952