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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Howard A. Richardson (ASN: RA-27725561), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date Company C was given the mission to attack and secure enemy emplacements which defended vital positions. During the assault intense hostile fire pinned down the advancing troops. Corporal Richardson, with complete disregard for his personal safety, secured a machine gun and continued the assault, employing a heavy volume of fire. His accurate and effective fire accounted for numerous enemy casualties and forced the remainder to withdraw. Although sustaining a painful wound, he continued the attack, urging his comrades to follow. Inspired by his act of bravery, friendly elements joined him in routing the hostile forces from their positions. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Richardson on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 11, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 179 (June 17, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Private First Class Howard A. Richardson (ASN: RA-27725561), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 11 May 1951 in the vicinity of Anhyon-ni, Korea. On that day, Private Richardson was a rifleman in the first platoon of Company C assaulting well-entrenched enemy positions on Hill 699. A well concealed enemy opened fire halting the companies attack, and inflicting several casualties on the assault company. The wounded men unable to reach any comparative safety were subjected to continuous intense enemy fire. Private Richardson, completely disregarding his personal safety, dashed across open ground and carried one of the wounded men to a point where he could get medical aid. He then returned up the slope, and brought down the second wounded man, all this time being under intense enemy fire. Private Richardson’s devotion to duty, heroism, and courageous acts reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.