Harold George Howey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 10 July 1943, then-Staff Sergeant Harold George Howey was serving with Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Seventh U.S. Army.

On that day, SSG Howey’s unit was in action against German forces at Mollarella and Poliscia beaches at Licata, Sicily, during Operation Husky. SSG Howey’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Bronze Star Medal (Merit)
Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin, Silver and 2 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Staff Sergeant Harold G. Howey, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 July 1943. Staff Sergeant Howey's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 27 (1943)

Death and Burial

Master Sergeant Harold George Howey died on 21 May 1954 in Kentucky. He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Watertown, Codington County, SD.

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