Adolf F. Haffenreffer
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 54 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Adolf F. Haffenreffer, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Battalion, 182d Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 April 1945. Captain Haffenreffer’s outstanding leadership, 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, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.