Medal of Honor Books

Heroes in the War on Terrorism

NAVY    -  MARINES   -  AIR FORCE   - ARMY O.E.F.  - ARMY O.I.F.

These books contain the citations for nearly all of the awards of the Silve Star and higher to members of each branch of service in the War on Terrorism. Books include photos of most recipients, some biographical data, analysis of awards by rank, unit, date, and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA of AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES

Willamette National Cemetery
  G-2812 

Born:     July 27, 1923 at The Dalles, OR

Entered Service in the US Army from The Dalles, OR

Earned The Medal of Honor During the Korean War For heroism September 04 & 05, 1950 at Yongsan, Korea

Sergeant First Class Kaufman's company was in a defensive position on two adjoining hills, his platoon occupying a strong point two miles away protecting the battalion flank. Early in the morning the company was attacked by an enemy battalion and Kaufman's platoon was ordered to reinforce the company. As his unit moved along a ridge it encountered a hostile force. SFC Kaufman, running forward, bayoneted the lead scout and engaged the column in a rifle and grenade assault. His quick Vicious attack so surprised the enemy that they retreated in confusion. When his platoon joined the company he discovered that the enemy had taken commanding ground and pinned the company down in a draw. Without hesitation SFC Kaufman charged the enemy lines firing his rifle and throwing grenades. During the action, he bayoneted two enemy and seized an unmanned machinegun, delivered deadly fire on the defenders. The company regrouped and resumed the attack during which SFC Kaufman destroyed a hostile machinegun position, and routed the remaining enemy. Pursuing the hostile troops he bayoneted two more and then rushed a mortar position shooting the gunners. Six months later he was killed in action in Korea.