In Memory of
U.S. Army Private First Class
Howard E. Ives
Andover, South Dakota
Day County
January 7, 1919 -- September 15, 1943
Killed in Action in Mediterranean Battle Area

Howard Ives was born in Andover, South Dakota, on January 7, 1919, to Harry and Jane Ives.  He lived in the South Andover vicinity and attended school there.  He had two sisters, Mrs. Irwin Hite and Lois Ives, and one brother, Dean, who served as a gunner with the Air Corps.

Howard entered the service on February 28, 1942, in Fort Des Moines, Iowa.  He was transferred overseas on April 27, 1943.  He had been in the service for one and a half years and had served as a baker while overseas.

On September 15, 1943, Pfc. Howard Ives was killed in a battle near Paestum, Italy.  He was one of many Day County soldiers who gave their lives for our country and our way of life.

This entry was respectfully submitted by Carla King, Stanley County High School, Fort Pierre, South Dakota, June 10, 2002.  Information for this entry was provided by newspaper clippings.