Captain Clarence Howie
Service #: 2444
Summary
Mentioned in Percy Smythe's WWI Diary at the time was a 2nd Lieutenant, later Captain Clarence Malcolm Howie. Pictured 6th from the left in picture in gallery showing 3rd AIF Battalion officers.
He was born in Sydney on December, 6, 1894. Won the Military Cross in 1918 and re-enlisted in WW2. (9 Oct 1939: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Major, SN: N60053)
“For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at Hargicourt on 18th September 1918. In the attack on enemy defences, Captain Howie did splendid work in assisting in reorganising the companies ready for the advance to the second objective. Later, he went forward on three occasions under heavy artillery and machine gun fire to ascertain the situation and was to a large extent due to his initiative and energy that the flanks were connected and securely consolidated. Throughout the whole operations, he set a splendid example to all ranks.”
Recommended by: C.O., 3rd Battalion
A.I.F.
Honour or Award: M.C. (Military Cross)
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