Saint-Lô in Manche, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Thomas D. Howie, the Major of St. Lo
le 18 Juillet 1944
a été déposé le corps
du Major Howie
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 6.972′ N, 1° 5.118′ W. Memorial is in Saint-Lô, Normandie (Normandy), in Manche. It is on Place Sainte-Croix. This tablet is mounted on the exterior wall of Saint Croix Church. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3 Place Sainte-Croix, Saint-Lô, Normandie 50000, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Thomas D. Howie (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument Commemoratif Saint-Lo (approx. 0.4 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Remembering the "Major of St. Lo". (Submitted on February 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.)

Photographed by Harry Harris, Associated Press, January 19, 1944
3. Thomas D. Howie, his resting place in July 1944
Covered with the American flag, the body of Maj. Thomas D. Howie, commander of the U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 116 Infantry, rests amid the ruins of Saint Croix Church in St. Lo, France, while his men keep holding position behind their machine gun, July 19, 1944. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,347 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.


