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Sgt Howard E. Brohman Jr. graduated from Kokomo High School in 1943.

He enlisted in Indianapolis, Indiana on 13 August 1943.

The citation of his Distinguished Service Cross stated:
"On 19 November 1944, Pvt Brohman volunteered to clear an enemy mine field in Germany after two of his comrades had been killed by exploding mines in attempting to reach an enemy pillbox. Heedless of the known dangers of his mission and disregarding his own personal safety, Pvt Brohman crawled forward in the face of enemy mortar, machine gun, and sniper fire to clear a path for an assault team. By his courageous act, Pvt Brohman personally located and deactivated twenty-five enemy mines and cut his way through dense wire entanglements. When he had successfully completed this tedious and dangerous task, the path was then cleared for an assault team to reduce an enemy pillbox, thereby permitting the advance of the attacking troops. The extraordinary heroism and courageous action of Pvt Brohman reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.