The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Eldeen Henry Kauffman, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 November 1944, in Germany. 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. First Lieutenant Kauffman’s inspiring leadership, 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 28th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.