Howard M. Mcvean

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Howard M. McVean (38096661), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 24th Infantry Division near Palo, Leyte, Philippine Islands on 20 October 1944. While advancing on two well fortified pillboxes four members of the platoon to which Technician McVean was attached were wounded and lay directly in the enemy fire lane. With complete disregard for his own safety, and of his own volition, Technician McVean advanced in the face of heavy enemy fire to administer first aid to the wounded men and to evacuate them to safety. Technician McVean’s outstanding display of courage at the risk of his life reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.