RESTRICTED

HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
Office of the Division Commander

A.P.O. 469, U. S, Army,
22       May         1945.

GENERAL ORDERS }

NUMBER -— 73 )

SECTION

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL, OAF LEAP CLUSTER......................I
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL.................................................II
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, OAK LEAF CLUSTER...................III
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE........IV
AWARD OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL ............................................ .V

      Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in letter 200.6 (AG) Headquarters XVIII Corps Airborne, dated 31 August 1944, the following named individuals are awarded the Bronze Star Medal:

      WILLIAM W. HOWE, 31059429, Staff Sergeant, 508th Parachute Infantry. For meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy on 24 December 1944 at ***, BELGIUM. Staff Sergeant HOWE, Battalion Supply Servant, Headquarters Company, Third Battalion, demonstrated a high degree of devotion to duty and personal course during a withdrawal to new defenses. To insure that no ammunition or weapons fell into enemy hands, STAFF SERGEANT HOWE personally supervised the loading while the enemy was pushing forward determinedly. In spite of mined and barricaded roads, he succeeded in removing all equipment and ammunition. His zealous efforts rendered a valuable service to his organization. Entered military service from WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.