(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain (Infantry) Adolf F. Haffenreffer, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Battalion, 182d Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against enemy forces in Cebu, Philippine Islands, on 12 April 1945. Captain Haffenreffer’s outstanding 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 Americal Division, and the United States Army.