Babe (H.E.) Howard from Monitor served in WWII

By Joan Janzen

Howard Everett (Babe) Howard from Monitor, Alberta served in WWII. According to information from the history book A Treasure of Memories Vol. II, Babe immigrated to Monitor, Alberta with his parents. After several years the family moved to Kirriemuir, where he worked after finishing his school years.

Babe (H.E.) Howard from Monitor, Alberta served in WWII until 1945, spending part of that time driving a truck that pulled the anti-artillery guns. Photo from A Treasure of Memories Vol. II

Babe and Marie Dore were married in 1935. Babe had been working for a farmer in Monitor for five years when WWII broke out and he enlisted. He served until 1945 and spent part of that time in Italy where he drove one of the trucks that pulled the anti-artillery guns.

Babe was actively involved in the Provost Canadian Legion, and passed away in 1961.