MAJ THOMAS D. HOWIE, 0264158, Inf, 116th Inf, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy
in Normandy, France. On 16 July 1944, the 3d Battalion, 116th Infantry, commanded by Maj Howie
launched a night attack against the enemy in the vicinity of Martinville. The troops were instructed not
to fire upon the enemy, but to drive them from their prepared positions with the bayonet and hand
grenades. After making limited progress against the enemy, the battalion was met by intense enemy
fire from its front and flanks. Noting that the progress of the advance had been adversely affected by
the enemy fire, Maj Howie moved to and remained with the forward elements of his battalion where
by personal example and words of encouragement he instilled confidence and esprit in the hard-
pressed troops to such a degree that the mission was successfully accomplished. Shortly after
daybreak while still directing operations against the enemy, Maj Howie was mortally wounded by mortar
fire. The unquestionable courage, intrepidity, and exemplary devotion to duty displayed by Maj Howie
reflect great credit upon himself and the Military Service. Entered Military Service from Virginia.

//signed//
C.H. GERHARDT
Major General, U.S. Army,
Commanding