The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Infantry) Thomas Dry Howie (ASN: 0-261582), United States Army, for for gallantry in action against the enemy in Normandy, France. On 16 July 1944, the 3d Battalion, 116th Infantry, commanded by Maorj Howie launched a night attack against the enemy in the vicinity of Martinville. The troops were instructed not to fire upon the enemy, but to drive them from their prepared positions with the bayonet and hand grenades. After making limited progress against the enemy, the battalion was met by intense enemy fire from its front and flanks. Noting that the progress of the advance had been adversely affected by the enemy fire, Major Howie moved to and remained with the forward elements of his battalion where by personal example and words of encouragement he instilled confidence and esprit in the hard-pressed troops to such a degree that the mission was successfully accomplished. Shortly after daybreak while still directing operations against the enemy, Major Howie was mortally wounded by mortar fire. The unquestionable courage, intrepidity, and exemplary devotion to duty displayed by Major Howie reflect great credit upon himself and the Military Service.