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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel (Cavalry) Robert Lee Howze, Jr. (ASN: 0-16055), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Howze, 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.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    January 1951 – April 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (May 10, 1962)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Robert Lee Howze, Jr. (ASN: 0-16055), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period January 1951 to April 1962.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    36th Armored Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 94 (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 Colonel (Cavalry) Robert Lee Howze, Jr. (ASN: 0-16055), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Howze, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    36th Armored Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) Robert Lee Howze, Jr. (ASN: 0-16055), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 36t h Armored Infantry Regiment, 3d Armored Division during World War.