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 L. Meyer (ASN: 39456799), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 10 April 1945, in Germany. Corporal Meyer and a comrade made their way along a route where they were constantly exposed to airbursts and falling shells to a house where they directed friendly artillery fire on the enemy positions from which a large volume of fire was coming. Although they were constantly subjected to artillery fire, they heroically remained at their post until the positions had been silenced. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Meyer, 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.