Howard E. Pearson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
Howard E. Pearson was inducted into the Navy on Aug. 7, 1943.
He was a Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class with the Seabees, serving with the 133rd and 8th Naval Construction Battalions in the Pacific Theater.
Mr. Pearson received the: Navy Unit Citation for units of the 5th Fleet, Fleet Marine Force, in support of military operations in the seizure of Iwo Jima. Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal , and the World War II Victory Medal.
He was discharged on Dec. 14, 1945.