- SURNAME
Smith
- FORENAME
Howard T.
- UNIT
2 Bn
- RANK
Private
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
Burma 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : 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 Howard T. Smith, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Task Force Galahad, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), in action against enemy forces on 13 June 1944, in Burma. Private Smith's intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/32840
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