The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Ralph H. Daffer (ASN: 37336945), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, *** Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 21 January 1945, in the vicinity of Branulautern, Germany. On 21 January 1945, when counter-attacking enemy troops penetrated another company’s lines, Technical Sergeant Daffer skillfully led his platoon through streets covered by mortar and machine gun fire to combat the infiltration. After assaulting a key enemy positions with grenades and explosives, killing seven Germans, Technical Sergeant Daffer observed strong hostile emplacements in an adjacent block. He again intrepidly led his men forward, blasting through walls and hurling grenades in complete defiance of the enemy’s fierce resistance until the positions were overrun, many Germans killed, and the remaining forces utterly routed. Technical Sergeant Daffer’s fearless, determined leadership reflect great credit on him and on the military service.