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Robert
M.
Eichelsdoerfer
November 17, 1895

–

July 11, 1962

Cemetery:

Saint Joseph’s Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    2d Infantry Brigade

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 7, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922)

    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 (Cavalry) Robert M. Eichelsdoerfer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Aide-de-Camp, 2d Infantry Brigade, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Mouzon, France, 7 November 1918. Lieutenant Eichelsdoerfer with another officer made a most hazardous reconnaissance of the enemy position along the River Meuse and supplied valuable information of these positions. During the entire exploit they were constantly under enemy observations and heavy fire of their guns.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    2d Infantry Brigade

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 7, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 2 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Robert M. Eichelsdoerfer, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Eichelsdoerfer distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Aide-de-Camp, 2d Infantry Brigade, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Mouzon, France, 7 November 1918, in making a reconnaissance.