Robert L. Howard

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1939–2009)

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Lived 1939–2009, aged 70United States

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1939–2009
Aged 70
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Updated 2026-06-19

Robert Lewis Howard was a United States Army Special Forces officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. He was wounded 14 times over 54 months of combat, was awarded the Medal of Honor, eight Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, and four Bronze Stars.