Earle F. Howe was the first Ware, Massachusetts citizen to be killed in action in World War I. He died on April 8, 1918 at the age of 18 while serving in the U.S. Army, Company K 104th Regiment, 26 Yankee Infantry Division.

 

 

Earle F. Howe without Campaign hat-1917

 

Earle F. Howe at his home at 74 West Main Street in Ware. This was his last time home-1917

 

Newpapers clippings about Earle F. Howe - 1918-1923

 

Earle F. Howe's burial plot in a cemetery in France-1918

 

Earle F. Howe's casket on a caisson in Ware-=1918

 

Page 1 of letter written by 2nd Lieutenant McCauley to the parents of Earle F Howe's parents upon his death.

 

Page 2 of letter written by 2nd Lieutenant McCauley to the parents of Earle F Howe's parents upon his death.

 

Page 3 of letter written by 2nd Lieutenant McCauley to the parents of Earle F Howe's parents upon his death.

 

Page One of Poems Written by Mildred Howe Eldridge

 

Page Two of Poems Written by Mildred Howe Eldridge

 

Page Three of Poems Written by Mildred Howe Eldridge

 

Page Four of Poems Written by Mildred Howe Eldridge

 

Earl F. Howe Gravesite and Award Details

 

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