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.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
(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.
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Silver Star
(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.