During a 13-month period in the late 1960s, Howard’s actions resulted in three Medal of Honor recommendations; the first two were downgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star ...

earning the Silver Star for gallantry in action, four Bronze Stars with V-device for valor, two Purple Hearts for wounds received in action, two Air Medals, the Vietnam Service Medal with one ...

The South Carolina native has been nominated for the Medal of Honor for his bravery in action in Vietnam ... was awarded the Bronze Star, later upgraded to a Silver Star, for his heroic actions ...

President Joe Biden honored a Vietnam Army Captain with the ... more than 50 combat decorations, including the Silver Star, 43 Air Medals, a Bronze Star and two Distinguished Flying Crosses ...

the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), the Vietnam Service Medal (with one bronze campaign star) and the Honorable Reserve Discharge Button. The medals were presented by U.S. Rep.