Douglas Legate Howard
Encyclopedia
Douglas Legate Howard was a career naval officer and the head coach of the United States Naval Academy
football team from 1911 until 1914.
, was born on February 11, 1885 in Annapolis, Maryland
.
located in Annapolis, Maryland
and he held that position for four seasons, from 1911 until 1914. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 25 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him seventh at United States Naval Academy in total wins and sixth at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (.750).
, USS Rowan (DD-64)
, and USS Bell (DD-95)
during World War I.
for his distinguished service on patrol and convoy
escort duty in waters infested with submarines and mines.
was named in his honor. The ship was launched 24 January 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Orange, Texas
; sponsored by Mrs. D. I. Thomas, daughter of Captain Howard; and commissioned 29 July 1943, Lieutenant Commander G. D. Kissam, USNR
, in command.
Navy Midshipmen football
The Navy Midshipmen football team represents the United States Naval Academy in NCAA Division I-A college football. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school and coached by Ken Niumatalolo since December 2007...
football team from 1911 until 1914.
Early life
Howard, the eldest son of Admiral Thomas Benton HowardThomas B. Howard
*...
, was born on February 11, 1885 in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...
.
Coaching career
As a Lieutenant, Howard was named the 14th head football coach for the United States Naval Academy MidshipmenNavy Midshipmen football
The Navy Midshipmen football team represents the United States Naval Academy in NCAA Division I-A college football. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school and coached by Ken Niumatalolo since December 2007...
located in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...
and he held that position for four seasons, from 1911 until 1914. His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 25 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him seventh at United States Naval Academy in total wins and sixth at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (.750).
Naval career
Howard was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1906. He was commanding officer of USS Drayton (DD-23)USS Drayton (DD-23)
USS Drayton was a Paulding-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was the first ship named for Captain Percival Drayton....
, USS Rowan (DD-64)
USS Rowan (DD-64)
USS Rowan was a of the United States Navy. She was the second Navy ship named for Vice Admiral Stephen C. Rowan .Rowan was laid down on 10 May 1915 by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company, Quincy, Massachusetts; launched 23 March 1916, sponsored by Miss Louise McL...
, and USS Bell (DD-95)
USS Bell (DD-95)
The first USS Bell was a Wickes-class destroyer in World War I. She was named for Rear Admiral Henry H. Bell.-History:Bell was launched 20 April 1918 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts; sponsored by Mrs...
during World War I.
Navy Cross
Howard was awarded the Navy CrossNavy Cross
The Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
for his distinguished service on patrol and convoy
Convoy
A convoy is a group of vehicles, typically motor vehicles or ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support, though it may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.-Age of Sail:Naval...
escort duty in waters infested with submarines and mines.
Death and honors
Howard retired in 1933 and died at Annapolis on December 14, 1936. USS Douglas L. Howard (DE-138)USS Douglas L. Howard (DE-138)
USS Douglas L. Howard was an built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and provided destroyer escort protection against submarine and air attack for Navy vessels and convoys....
was named in his honor. The ship was launched 24 January 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Orange, Texas
Orange, Texas
Orange is a city in Orange County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 18,643. It is the county seat of Orange County, and is the easternmost city in Texas. Located on the Sabine River at the border with Louisiana, it is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur...
; sponsored by Mrs. D. I. Thomas, daughter of Captain Howard; and commissioned 29 July 1943, Lieutenant Commander G. D. Kissam, USNR
United States Navy Reserve
The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the Reserve Component of the United States Navy...
, in command.