Ralph C. Eisenman

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Ralph C. Eisenman (37044922), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, ** Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, on ** April 1943, in the vicinity of *****, Tunisia, North Africa. When his squad leader, gunner and assistant gunner were killed by enemy fire, Private First Class Eisenman, an ammunition carrier in a heavy machine gun platoon, organized and led the remainder of this squad to join his platoon in the attack. This action took place under heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire over flat terrain affording excellent observation to the enemy. Private First Class Eisenman’s coolness, initiative and leadership set an excellent example to his comrades and is a distinct credit to the Armed Forces of the United States.