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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    242d Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    THIRD U.S. Army

    Action Date:

    January 17, 1945

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 185 (July 20, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Howard W. Creed (ASN: 0-1185752), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery C, 242d Field Artillery Battalion, in action against the enemy in France, on 17 January 1945. On that date, near Sessemedim, France, Lieutenant Creed fearlessly maintained a precarious position and adjusted friendly artillery fire with such accuracy that four German attacks were repulsed. When the enemy attacked again that night, he courageously remained at his post in the face of overwhelming odds and continued to adjust artillery fire until communications were cut off and his position overrun. Exhibiting heroic leadership he led his men to safety by effecting a daring withdrawal through the enemy lines. Lieutenant Creed’s courageous actions and unswerving devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.