Date of birth:

December 17th, 1916 (Savannah/Georgia, United States)

Service number:

02006641

Nationality:

American

James Howard entered service on October 22nd, 1940 at Fort Niagara, New York. He served on the European theatre. He was honorably discharged as Technical Sergeant on April 15th, 1945 and was directly re-enlisted as 2nd Lieutenant. He left for the United States again on November 3rd, 1945, to arrive there on November 10th. He was honorably discharged on December 5th, 1945.

Promotions:
23rd May 1941: Corporal;
13th October 1941: Sergeant (Temporary);
8yh January 1944: Technical Sergeant;
15th April 1945: 2nd Lieutenant.

Career:
?: 1st Battalion, 376th Infantry Regiment;
16th April 1945 - 6th June 1945: A+P Platoon Leader, HQ Company, 1st Battalion, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division;
7th June 1945 - 30th June 1945: Battalion MTO, HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division;
6th July 1945 - 11th September 1945: Company MTO, 85th AIB, 8th Armored Division.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

1st Battalion, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division "Neuf-Cats", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

May 1945

Citation:
"For meritious achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France and Germany from 17 September 1944 to 1 April 1945. While leading an ammunition and pioneer platoon, sergeant HOWARD braved intense enemy fire on many occaisions to supply front line troops. In the Saar river crossing he personally supervised and led carrying parties with ammunition, food and vutal supplies, repeatedly crossing the river in the face of intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire.Sergeant Howard's indomitable courage, superior judgement and untiring devotion to duty inspired his men and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Army of the United States."

At the time of the awarding, James Howard held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. At the time of the action he still was a Sergeant.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

HQ Company, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division "Neuf-Cats", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

December 5th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with four campaign stars for action in "SOUTHERN FRANCE", "RHINELAND", "ARDENNES" and "CENTRAL EUROPE".

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With hangers for "RIFLE" (April 26th, 1943) and "CARBINE" (August 8th, 1943).

• - Citation Letter to the BSM
  - Service Record
  - Military Record and Report of Seperation, Certificate of Service
  - APO 94, HQ Company, 1st Battalion, 376th Infantry Regiment, 27th March 1945