The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Loren R. Kaufman Memorial
Medal of Honor
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 5, 2006
1. Loren R. Kaufman Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Loren R. Kaufman Memorial. Medal of Honor.
The President of the United States, in the name of Congress, has awarded the Medal of Honor Posthumously to Loren R. Kaufman Sergeant First Class, US Army. Born: July 27, 1923 at The Dalles, Oregon Entered Service: The Dalles, Oregon Rank and Organization: Sergeant First Class, US Army, Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, Second Infantry Division. Date and Place of Action: September 4 and 5, 1950. Yongsan, Korea. Presentation: Presented to his father at the Pentagon by General Omar N. Bradley on June 21, 1951. Date of Death: February 10, 1951 (killed in action). Buried at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon. , Citation: Sfc. Kaufman distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. On the night of 4 September the company was in a defensive position on 2 adjoining hills. His platoon was occupying a strong point 2 miles away protecting the battalion flank. Early on 5 September the company was attacked by an enemy battalion and his platoon was ordered to reinforce the company. As his unit moved along a ridge it encountered a hostile encircling 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 2 enemy and seizing an unmanned machine gun, delivered deadly fire on the defenders. Following this encounter the company regrouped and resumed the attack. Leading the assault he reached the ridge, destroyed a hostile machine gun position, and routed the remaining enemy. Pursuing the hostile troops he bayoneted 2 more and then rushed a mortar position shooting the gunners. Remnants of the enemy fled to a village and Sfc. Kaufman led a patrol into the town, dispersed them, and burned the buildings. The dauntless courage and resolute intrepid leadership of Sfc. Kaufman were directly responsible for the success of his company in regaining its positions, reflecting distinct credit upon himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service.
The President of the United States, in the name of Congress, has awarded the Medal of Honor
Posthumously
to Loren R. Kaufman
Sergeant First Class, US Army
Born: July 27, 1923 at The Dalles, Oregon * Entered Service: The Dalles, Oregon * Rank and Organization: Sergeant First Class, US Army, Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, Second Infantry Division. * Date and Place of Action: September 4 & 5, 1950. * Yongsan, Korea. Presentation: Presented to his father at the Pentagon by General Omar N. Bradley on June 21, 1951.
Date of Death: February 10, 1951 (killed in action). * Buried at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
Citation: Sfc. Kaufman distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. On the night of 4 September the company was in a defensive position on 2 adjoining hills. His platoon was occupying a strong point 2 miles away protecting the battalion flank. Early on 5 September the company was attacked by an enemy battalion and his platoon was ordered to reinforce the company. As his unit moved along a ridge it encountered a hostile encircling 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
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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 2 enemy and seizing an unmanned machine gun, delivered deadly fire on the defenders. Following this encounter the company regrouped and resumed the attack. Leading the assault he reached the ridge, destroyed a hostile machine gun position, and routed the remaining enemy. Pursuing the hostile troops he bayoneted 2 more and then rushed a mortar position shooting the gunners. Remnants of the enemy fled to a village and Sfc. Kaufman led a patrol into the town, dispersed them, and burned the buildings. The dauntless courage and resolute intrepid leadership of Sfc. Kaufman were directly responsible for the success of his company in regaining its positions, reflecting distinct credit upon himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 45° 35.532′ N, 121° 11.562′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. Memorial
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 5, 2006
2. Loren R. Kaufman Memorial Marker
The marker is visible at the far left.
is on West Scenic Drive west of Sorosis Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in Sorosis Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 West Scenic Drive, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Loren R. Kaufman Grave Site at Williamette National Cemetery, Portland
Section H,Site 3622-N
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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