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Howard
Donnelly
1893-01-05

–

1980-06-22

Born:

Naugatuck

, 

Connecticut

Home:

Naugatuck

, 

Connecticut

Buried: 

San Diego

, 

California

Cemetery:

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Howard Donnelly graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1915. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Howard Donnelly, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Donnelly, 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.