William J. Howe

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. Howe, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny, France, May 28 – 30, 1918. Acting as company runner, Private Howe showed exceptional bravery in carrying messages through heavy shelled area, where he was also a target for snipers. Although, rendered unconscious by shell explosion on one of his trips, he continued on duty as soon as he regained consciousness.