The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Howard Garrett Fuller (ASN: 0-19190), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in Holland, from 4 to 6 October 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Fuller’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Howard Garrett Fuller (ASN: 0-19190), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in Belgium, from 17 to 21 December 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Fuller’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.