Andre N. Laus

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Andre N. Laus (0-353944), First Lieutenant (Chemical Warfare Service), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Infantry Division. When the landing craft holding his company was grounded in deep water and heavy surf and was being subjected to intense enemy machine gun and coast-artillery fire, Lieutenant Laus swam ashore to determine the depth of water and beach conditions. He returned to his craft and, while guiding his men ashore, saved a drowning soldier’s life. His outstanding courage and exemplary leadership were largely instrumental in the successful landing of his company with a minimum of casualties.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Andre N. Laus (0-353944), First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 83d Chemical Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 29 August 1944. First Lieutenant Laus’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, 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.