Howard Alexander Walkup
San Clemente Island, Avalon, California 90704, United States
Date of Birth: 03/29/1898
Date of Death: 06/12/1924
From: Greenbrier County, WV
Death Location: San Clemente Island, CA
Cause of Death:
fire and explosion
Accident: Fire broke out in #2 turret as a result of “flare back” explosions occurred on the ship as a result. The ship was engaged in target practice firing at the time.
U.S. Navy: U.S.S. Mississippi
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