Eugene M. Caffey
Headquarters, Theater Service Forces, European Theater, General Orders No. 161 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Eugene M. Caffey, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Engineer Special Brigade, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Colonel Caffey’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
