Howard Kennett was born in Brodley, Tennessee, the son of Hayes Woody Kennett and Alice Brown. He was married to Cora Lee Silver and father of Carolyn Jo Kennett.

He was initially buried at Limey Cemetery in Toul, France and was reburied at Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France, B, 31, 46.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 16 September 1917
  • Date of death: 11 December 1944
  • County: Meigs
  • Hometown: Georgetown
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold (Moselle), France
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Top Panel
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