Alfred V. Cockefair

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Silver Star Medal is awarded to: Alfred V. Cockefair 42001481 INF, Private, Company L, 180th Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action on 21 September 1944 near Epinal, France. When a hostile machine gun temporarily stopped the advance of his position, then jumped to his feet and advanced on the enemy, firing his M-1 rifle. Before he was mortally wounded by hostile fire, Private Cockefair succeeded in killing two and forcing the remaining enemy to surrender. His gallant performance removed a major obstacle to the advance of his platoon and exemplifies the high traditions of the Army of the United States.