Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

S-3 Officer 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 4 August 1944 in Normandie, France.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 17 (11 August 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Major Harlan B. Heffelfinger, O-405490, Infantry, United States Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States, in France, from 3 to 30 September 1944. Entered military service from Nebraska.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 50 (4 November 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Major Harlan B. Heffelfinger, O-405490, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the vicinity of Morhange, France from 13 to 15 November. On 13 November, Major Heffelfinger, assumed command of the Third Battalion, 134th Infantry as it battled its way toward Morhange against stubborn enemy resistance and under miserable weather conditions. He remained with forward elements and moved constantly among his troops with utter disregard for enemy small arms and mortar fire. His dynamic leadership and tireless energy were a source of inspiration to the men under his command and were immeasurably responsible for the success of the battalion mission.
Entered military service from Nebraska.


This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 55 (5 December 1945).