(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Howard L. Krantz (ASN: 6978501), United States Army Air Forces, for r gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Radio Operator of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 42d Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Krantz, 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 Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
42d Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
11th Bombardment Group (H)Division:
7th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, VII Bomber Command, General Orders No. 71 (August 25, 1942)(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 Staff Sergeant Howard L. Krantz (ASN: 6978501), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Radio Operator of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 42d Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), SEVENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Krantz, 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 Air Forces.