(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 Major (Infantry) Howard W. Greer, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, in 1944. The bravery, aggressive determination, and exemplary leadership exhibited by Major Greer reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Howard W. Greer, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 22 November 1944, in Germany. When the battalion commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Greer succeeded in entering an enemy town, they were engaged in fierce house to house combat. Lieutenant Colonel Greer was directing his troops from an observation post in the loft of a barn when he spotted two enemy tanks firing on his troops’ positions. Although the tanks opened fire on the barn, Lieutenant Colonel Greer courageously remained in his exposed position and directed artillery fire on them. With great courage and initiative, he came down from the loft and personally directed tank destroyer guns into position to engage the tanks, forcing them to withdraw. The bravery, aggressive determination, and exemplary leadership exhibited by Lieutenant Colonel Greer reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.