Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ensign Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ensign Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Corton Year of death 1914 Month of death June Day of death 11 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed whilst defusing a magnetic mine Manner of death reference Killed in Action