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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Staff Sergeant] Howard P. MacConchie (ASN: 0-885722), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Medjez el-Bab, Tunisia, on 24 December 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 99 (December 17, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Howard P. MacConchie (ASN: 0-885722), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving at Platoon leader of the Regimental Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. First Lieutenant MacConchie’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.