The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private William J. Howe (ASN: 1677330), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Cantigny, France, May 28 – 30, 1918. Acting as company runner, Private Howe showed exceptional bravery in carrying messages through heavy shelled area, where he was also a target for snipers. Although, rendered unconscious by shell explosion on one of his trips, he continued on duty as soon as he regained consciousness.