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James
S.
Howard

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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    374th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    100th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 83 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) James S. Howard, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 374th Field Artillery Battalion, 100th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. His 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 and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    374th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    100th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 31, 1944 – January 1, 1945
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 492 (September 10, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) James S. Howard, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Battery C, 374th Field Artillery Battalion, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Rimling, France, on 31 December 1944 and 1 January 1945, in the vicinity of Rimling, France. Second Lieutenant Howard’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.