William Harrison Howard
Home Town: Lockport, IL
General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Harrison Howard, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 18 – 19, 1918. Lieutenant Howard conspicuously distinguished himself by his gallant actions in leading his platoon through two fierce attacks. By his splendid example in facing enemy fire, his platoon fought with the same qualities and succeeded in routing the enemy until the final objective was reached. His personal disregard of consequences to himself under terrific shell fire was noted at all times by his men along the line. Lieutenant Howard was wounded just before his objective was reached.
