MEDALS BEQUEST TO MUSEUM
30th October 2008

The Medals of Major Peter John Howell

The Museum has recently received the medals of Major Peter John Howell who sadly passed away in September this year. He had a distinguished career in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany during the Second World War and is regularly mentioned in “The Story of The Green Howards 1939-1945” by Captain W A Synge. As a Lieutenant, during the period 22 to 26 May 1942 in North Africa, he and a fellow officer operated behind German lines reporting enemy movements and any signs of immediate attack. In March 1944 as a Captain he took over command of B Company at Anzio. Major Howell was seriously wounded on 30 April 1945 while commanding A Company after crossing the River Elbe. As a retired officer Major Howell was an ardent supporter of the Green Howards Regiment, a regular committee member and a Trustee. We are very grateful to Mrs Penny Chatfield, daughter of Major Howell, who kindly arranged delivery of the medals.

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