Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Army Air Corps (Hayes, Middx).

Awarded on:

October 19th, 1944

Citation:
"Staff Sergeant Howard was one of the glider pilots selected for the coup-de-main assault on the Benouville DRS on 6th June, 1944. It was known that the approaches to the DRS were obstructed against airborne landings and defended in strength. Staff Sergeant Howard volunteered for this duty and cheerfully agreed to land his glider on the best place tactically, irrespective of the obstructions to flying. He carried out his task with great accuracy. Throughout the journey, through his cheerfulness and confidence, he was a great encouragement to his passengers. By his skill and courage, the successful accomplishment of a difficult and hazardous task was made possible."