Howard L. Richardson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Howard L. Richardson (34078505), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Armored Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division. When enemy fire disabled his tank and severely wounded his platoon leader, Corporal Richardson, despite his own painful wound, remained with the injured man under intense artillery fire until evacuation was possible. His fearless and unselfish action typifies the highest traditions of the Armored Forces.