Uniformed soldier WW2, Howes?

The photo is of a US Serviceman about 1942/43, he was stationed in transit at Cardiff, South Wales. He was in BT #3 Morgan Ky. I would like to know more about the soldier in the picture as he is possibly my father. I obtained the photo from my mother's belongings after she passed away. The writing on the back is faded but I can make out the name Laverge or Laverne Howes or Howie, also Mary L Howes orHowie and Bessis L Remor or Hemor.

Can someone confirm the identity of this person and the whereabouts of any family members.