Abraham Reifin

Military Honor(s):

Distinguished Service Cross

Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abe Reifin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Meuse River, France, October 14, 1918. Private Reifin displayed exceptional courage in volunteering and going over open ground through direct artillery and machine-gun fire. Upon returning be again volunteered to pass the same heavy fire in order to. establish liaison between his platoon and company. He lost his life in attempting this hazardous mission.

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Life & Service

  • Birth: 1895 , Russia
  • Place of Residence: Cincinnati, OH, United States
  • Race/Ethnicity: Jewish American
  • Death: 10 October 1918 Exermont, France
  • Branch: Army
  • Military Rank: Private
  • Company: [H]
  • Infantry Regiment: 28th
  • Division: 1st