Robert M. Eichelsdoerfer
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Robert M. Eichelsdoerfer, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Eichelsdoerfer distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Aide-de-Camp, 2d Infantry Brigade, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Mouzon, France, 7 November 1918, in making a reconnaissance.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1922
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert M. Eichelsdoerfer, First Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mouzon, France, November 7, 1918. Lieutenant Eichelsdoerfer with another officer made a most hazardous reconnaissance of the enemy position along the River Meuse and supplied valuable information of these positions. During the entire exploit they were constantly under enemy observations and heavy fire of their guns.
