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(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Michael B. Kauffman, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    June 1958 – January 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 8 (March 9, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Michael B. Kauffman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1958 to January 1965.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 32 (1944)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Michael B. Kauffman, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during World War II.