Saint-Lô in Manche, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Thomas D. Howie, the Major of St. Lo
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 29, 2008
1. Thomas D. Howie, the Major of St Lo Marker
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. Marker is in Saint-Lô, Normandie (Normandy), in Manche. Memorial is on Place Sainte-Croix. This tablet is mounted on the exterior wall of Saint Croix Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Place Sainte-Croix, Saint-Lô, Normandie 50000, France. Touch for directions.
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.)
this page online
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 29, 2008
2. Thomas D. Howie, the Major of St Lo Marker
The marker is to the left of the doors of Saint Croix Church
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)
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 29, 2008
4. Thomas D. Howie, the Major of St. Lo Monument
This monument is at the intersection of Place du Major Howie and Rue du Marechal de Lattre D Tassigny (Route D972, Saint Lo, France)
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 662 times since then and 23 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.
