The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Dwight D. Howe (ASN: RA-39297896), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. On the night of that date he was riding in a convoy which was attempting to break through an enemy roadblock that was approximately five miles in depth. When the convoy was halted by intense enemy fire, the men in his portion of the convoy dismounted and sought cover along the side of the road. Sergeant Howe organized the men and led them across country away from the main supply route. Upon encountering further enemy fire, he planned and directed an attack which enabled the group to proceed through the enemy positions. For the rest of the night he led the group through the enemy lines, evading enemy concentrations and attacking weak points. At dawn he joined with a larger force and proceeded to the safety of friendly lines. His unfailing devotion to duty, and his determination and courage enabled the group to penetrate the lines of a numerically superior enemy force, and undoubtedly saved many lives. The gallantry and inspiring leadership displayed by Sergeant Howe on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.