Samuel William Howie (10 June 1889 – 15 August 1943) was an Australian rules footballer for Port Adelaide and captain of the club in 1922.
Family The son of David Howie (1852–1920),David Howie, The Australian Christian Commonwealth, (Friday, 29 October 1920), p.495. and Amanda Lavinia Howie (1854–1938), née Green,Deaths: Howie, The (Adelaide) Advertiser, (Thursday, 28 April 1938), p12. Samuel William Howie was born at Broken Hill on 10 June 1889.
He married Ethel May Dixon (1889–1975) on 5 March 1920. They had three sons: William Edward Howie (1921–1921), Allan Dixon Howie (1923–1945), and Robert John Howie (1924–1981).
Death He collapsed and died during a Volunteer Defence Corps (V.D.C.) parade at Woodville on 15 August 1943.V.D.C. Officer Dies On Parade, The (Adelaide) Advertiser, (Monday, 16 August 1943), p.3.Deaths: Howie, The (Adelaide) Advertiser, (Monday, 16 August, 1943), p.6. He was buried, with full military honours at Adelaide's Centennial Park Cemetery.Funeral Notices: Howie, The (Adelaide) Advertiser, (Monday, 16 August, 1943), p.6.Lieutenant Samuel William Howie (S66665), Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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References World War One Nominal Roll: Driver Samuel William Howie (5270), National Archives of Australia. World War One Nominal Roll: Sergeant Samuel William Howie (5270), collection of the Australian War Memorial. World War One Service Record: Sergeant Samuel William Howie (5270), National Archives of Australia. Anzac Day Football: Battalion Teams Preparing: Personal Notes on Players: 10th Battalion, The (Adelaide) Register, (Friday, 17 April 1925), p.5.