The News, June 15, 1945
S 2/C HOWARD VICTOR MOBLEY, JR., son of Howard V. Mobley, Doubs, and Mrs. Arthur McLean, Jr., Bethesda, was killed in action in the Asiatic area, according to word received from the Navy Department.
His death is thought to have occurred the early part of April, although the exact date is not known and his last letter to his mother was dated March 20. The Navy Department has informed Mrs. McLean that death was due to shrapnel wounds in the chest, both arms and legs, resulting from explosion of an enemy shell. He had been on a destroyer which participated in numerous Pacific engagements including Saipan, Peleliu, Suragio Strait, second Battle of the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He held at lest four service ribbons in addition to the major battle stars and the Purple Heart. The ribbons were th European theater, Pacific and Asiatic, Philippines and American Defense. S2/c Mobley was born in Washington June 18, 1927, went to school at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and enlisted soon after he graduated in 1943. His last visit home was in January, 1944. Several shipmates of the young man visited his mother after hearing of his death and said he was one of the most popular boys aboard, taking part in entertainment and athletics.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two younger brothers, Bob and Dick.
S 2/C HOWARD VICTOR MOBLEY, JR., son of Howard V. Mobley, Doubs, and Mrs. Arthur McLean, Jr., Bethesda, was killed in action in the Asiatic area, according to word received from the Navy Department.
His death is thought to have occurred the early part of April, although the exact date is not known and his last letter to his mother was dated March 20. The Navy Department has informed Mrs. McLean that death was due to shrapnel wounds in the chest, both arms and legs, resulting from explosion of an enemy shell. He had been on a destroyer which participated in numerous Pacific engagements including Saipan, Peleliu, Suragio Strait, second Battle of the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He held at lest four service ribbons in addition to the major battle stars and the Purple Heart. The ribbons were th European theater, Pacific and Asiatic, Philippines and American Defense. S2/c Mobley was born in Washington June 18, 1927, went to school at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and enlisted soon after he graduated in 1943. His last visit home was in January, 1944. Several shipmates of the young man visited his mother after hearing of his death and said he was one of the most popular boys aboard, taking part in entertainment and athletics.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two younger brothers, Bob and Dick.
The News, June 15, 1945
S 2/C HOWARD VICTOR MOBLEY, JR., son of Howard V. Mobley, Doubs, and Mrs. Arthur McLean, Jr., Bethesda, was killed in action in the Asiatic area, according to word received from the Navy Department.
His death is thought to have occurred the early part of April, although the exact date is not known and his last letter to his mother was dated March 20. The Navy Department has informed Mrs. McLean that death was due to shrapnel wounds in the chest, both arms and legs, resulting from explosion of an enemy shell. He had been on a destroyer which participated in numerous Pacific engagements including Saipan, Peleliu, Suragio Strait, second Battle of the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He held at lest four service ribbons in addition to the major battle stars and the Purple Heart. The ribbons were th European theater, Pacific and Asiatic, Philippines and American Defense. S2/c Mobley was born in Washington June 18, 1927, went to school at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and enlisted soon after he graduated in 1943. His last visit home was in January, 1944. Several shipmates of the young man visited his mother after hearing of his death and said he was one of the most popular boys aboard, taking part in entertainment and athletics.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two younger brothers, Bob and Dick.
S 2/C HOWARD VICTOR MOBLEY, JR., son of Howard V. Mobley, Doubs, and Mrs. Arthur McLean, Jr., Bethesda, was killed in action in the Asiatic area, according to word received from the Navy Department.
His death is thought to have occurred the early part of April, although the exact date is not known and his last letter to his mother was dated March 20. The Navy Department has informed Mrs. McLean that death was due to shrapnel wounds in the chest, both arms and legs, resulting from explosion of an enemy shell. He had been on a destroyer which participated in numerous Pacific engagements including Saipan, Peleliu, Suragio Strait, second Battle of the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He held at lest four service ribbons in addition to the major battle stars and the Purple Heart. The ribbons were th European theater, Pacific and Asiatic, Philippines and American Defense. S2/c Mobley was born in Washington June 18, 1927, went to school at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and enlisted soon after he graduated in 1943. His last visit home was in January, 1944. Several shipmates of the young man visited his mother after hearing of his death and said he was one of the most popular boys aboard, taking part in entertainment and athletics.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two younger brothers, Bob and Dick.
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