Major Thomas Dry Howie

Abbeville honors Major Thomas Dry Howie, her son known as The Major of St. Lo. He fell during the liberation of Normandy and was taken by his troops into St. Lo. His flag-draped body was enshrined in the ruins of Ste. Croix Church and was saluted by his passing soldiers. He was buried in St. Lauren Military Cemetery, dead in France and deathless in fame.

Abbeville, South Carolina · United States