First Lieutenant ELDEEN H. KAUFFMAN, Infantry, Company “F”, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division. For Extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in Germany. On 2 November 1944, while advancing through Vossenack, Germany, Lieutenant Kauffman personally directed fire of a tank in support of two platoons of infantry that had suffered many casualties and whose advance was slowing by the strong enemy resistance. Then, armed only with a pistol, he stepped into the street, firing as he went and urging his men forward. He entered several houses, assaulted the enemy with his pistol causing twelve of them to surrender thus cleaning out this enemy strongpoint. Inspired by his action the company moved ahead to accomplish its mission. Lieutenant Kauffman’s heroic leadership and fierce aggressiveness are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

Colonel Kauffman a Life Member of the Legion of Valor.