COL Robert Howard, American Hero, Passes Away
 Valhalla is the resting place of warriors. COL Robert Howard passed on to that pantheon of heroes on December 23, 2009. Please take a minute to view this brief tribute to a great American and the most highly decorated Soldier in Vietnam. Hooah!
Decorations
Medal of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross (with one oak leaf cluster) (2 awards)
Silver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (with three oak leaf clusters) (4 awards)
Bronze Star (with three oak leaf clusters and "V" device) (4 awards)
Purple Heart (with a silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters) (8 awards)
Meritorious Service Medal (with two oak leaf clusters) (3 awards)
Air Medal (with "V" Device and numeral 3. One award for heroism and two for aerial achievement)
Joint Service Commendation
Army Commendation Medal (with "V" device and one each silver and bronze oak leaf clusters. 4 awards for valor and 3 for achievement)
Joint Service Achievement
Army Achievement
Good Conduct Medal with four Good Conduct Loops (4 awards)
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with three service stars (3 awards)
Vietnam Service Medal with 3 service stars (3 campaigns)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon with 2 device
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Unit citations
Presidential Unit Citation (Army) with oak leaf cluster (2 awards)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army)
Navy Unit Commendation
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation with Palm (Unit citation)
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Unit Citation with Palm (Unit citation)
Foreign decorations
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star (Corps citation), Silver Star (Division citation) and Bronze Star (Regiment/Brigade citation)
Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, 1st Class
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, 1st Class
Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal
Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Medal, 2nd Class
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 bar
Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit (Sam-Il Medal)
Badges, qualifications and tabs
Ranger Tab
Special Forces Tab
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman's Badge
Aircrew Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Air Assault Badge
Expert Marksmanship Badge
Vietnamese Ranger Badge
Vietnamese Master Parachute Badge
Thai Master Parachute Wings
Korean Master Parachute Badge
Thai Balloonist Badge
French Parachutist Badge
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