Finance Corps Museum

Finance Museum Projects

   Henry HOWE is the Curator of the US Army Finance Corps Museum.  He came to work at the Museum as the Museum Technician four years ago, shortly after he retired from the military.  Two years ago when Bill CARNES retired from Federal service, Henry became the Curator.

   Henry has a different approach to presenting our history than Bill did and that will initiate changes to many of the existing exhibits in the Museum.  He wants to personalize history more; and add more “individualism” to the exhibits.  He wants to incorporate more of your personal memorabilia, uniforms, headgear, TA-50 (web gear) and stories into each display.  He wants to know the first Finance Soldiers in Sicily.  Who were the Finance Soldiers caught up in the Ardennes?  Did any Finance Soldiers make the amphibious assault at Inchon?  What Finance-related stories can you share about the Tet Offensive?  Documentation of the “technical” side of our history is fair, but the personal-side is lacking and that is where you can help.

   In the near future, Henry will start collecting oral histories from the veterans of the Finance Corps, to record and share the stories of how you accomplished your duties as Finance Soldiers.  He hopes to attend the 2008 RAFINO/RAFINCO reunion and officially start collecting your histories there.  Until the reunion, reminisce; jot down your memories and anecdotes and be prepared to share them with him.

   Another major item for the Museum is the Fallen Comrade Memorial.  For the last year, Richard WORTHY and Henry have researched the names of Finance Corps Soldiers who have died while in service to the United States in combat-related incidents.  They have approximately 75 names currently validated with another 30 outstanding.  The Finance School Commandant, COL Billy SMITH and Henry plan to debut this memorial at the 2007 Regimental Ball.  Once finalized, he will share the list with your associations; perhaps we can uncover photographs and stories related to these heroes.

In the meantime, you can contact him at the following:

Mail:    Mr. Henry D. Howe, III

            US Army Finance Corps Museum

            10000 Hampton Parkway

            Fort Jackson, South Carolina 29207-7025

Email:  Henry.Howe@jackson.army.mil

Telephone 803 751-3771 (Commercial) or 754-3771 (DSN)