The Greatest Hero America Never Knew. How many RallyPointers have heard of Col. Robert Howard?

2015-08-24T16:20:31-04:00

http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2010/july/colonel-robert-howard-of-waco-greatest-american-hero

The true story of Col. Robert Howard.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Aug 24 at 2015 4:55 PM

2015-08-24T16:55:39-04:00

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member - I had the honor of meeting him at Ft Benning, GA, when I was going through Airborne School. He was the OIC of Ground Week at the time.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 24 at 2015 5:17 PM

2015-08-24T17:17:14-04:00

Thanks for sharing, amazing level of duty and sacrifice, an American Hero!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2015 6:08 PM

2015-08-24T18:08:03-04:00

At WLC I did my oral history brief on him. I got a 95% on the assignment, the 5% lost was because I didn't stay under the 7 minutes allowed. I didn't care, I knew I was going to run over because there was simply too much to cover in the time allotted. Col. Howard was not just a great soldier, but a great American.

Response by CMDCM Gene Treants made Aug 24 at 2015 6:49 PM

2015-08-24T18:49:52-04:00

Never heard this story. Hell of a Soldier!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 24 at 2015 6:59 PM

2015-08-24T18:59:11-04:00

Great post. Thanks for sharing.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 24 at 2015 7:00 PM

2015-08-24T19:00:03-04:00

I know where we can find a few B52s that aren't doing anything that could help with the problem.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2015 11:52 PM

2015-08-24T23:52:11-04:00

His picture is on the wall at Bank Hall.. During my time in SWCS I researched just about all the men posted on the wall during staff duty. Amazing group of Americans

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2015 5:57 AM

2015-08-25T05:57:43-04:00

Recommended for the Medal of Honor three times, considered by some to be the most highly decorated service member of all time (based on various point systems). I never had the privilege of meeting him but had the distinct displeasure of meeting a close relative of his. The apple fell far from the tree in that particular case but Bob Howard's valor cannot be disputed. It is sad so few people know of his story but then again, it is a true testament of the legacy of the Studies and Observation Group.

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made Nov 5 at 2018 11:01 PM

2018-11-05T23:01:56-05:00

He was my BN Commander at HHC VII Corps.