sentences:  Cited for his "conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty" in carrying out ground-attack missions, coupled with his destruction of seven Central aircraft, Howell was awarded the Military Cross.The announcement of the decoration was promulgated in a supplement to the "London Gazette" on 16 September 1918.Promoted to temporary captain on 1 June 1918, Howell led a party of three machines out on patrol eight days later.