The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Leon E. Orf (ASN: 33920095), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the *** Engineer Combat Battalion, XII Corps, in action against an armed enemy on 8 February 1945, in Luxembourg. Private First Class Orf, by his great courage and loyalty, was responsible for the evacuation of his Company Commander after he had been seriously wounded. His boat rendered useless by enemy fire and in the midst of incessant hostile artillery fire, Private First Class Orf ran to the side of his Company Commander who had been hit during the barrage. With the help of an Aid Man he succeeded in evacuating him, and then returned to the crossing site to act as an observer. His courage, tenacity of purpose, and loyalty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.