Loren R. Kaufman | |
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Born | The Dalles, Oregon | July 27, 1923
Died | February 10, 1951 near Yongsan, Korea | (aged 27)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1951 |
Rank | Sergeant First Class |
Unit | Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Loren Robert Kaufman (July 27, 1923 – February 10, 1951) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions on 4–5 September 1950 during the Battle of Yongsan. He was later killed in action before being awarded the Medal of Honor and is buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Kaufman joined the Army from his birthplace the week after the Attack on Pearl Harbor, and served in North Africa and Europe during World War II.[1]