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| https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-house-unanimously-passes-bill-rename-dalles-veterans-clinic-after | U.S. House unanimously passes bill to rename The Dalles veterans clinic after local Medal of Honor recipient Loren R. Kaufman | 2016-05-24 | 2016 | 2016-05 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | U.S. House unanimously passes bill to rename The Dalles veterans' clinic after local Medal of Honor recipient Loren R. Kaufman Click here or on the image below to watch Walden's speech on the House floor WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously approved a bill championed by Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) to rename The Dalles veterans' clinic after Sergeant First Class Loren R. Kaufman, a native of The Dalles and one of Oregon's 14 Medal of Honor recipients. Sergeant Kaufman served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War, where his bravery and selfless actions saved his company, and, ultimately, cost him his life. Sergeant First Class Kaufman was a true hero, who put others before himself and went above and beyond the call when his company was attacked, said Walden. Fittingly, the Loren R. Kaufman Memorial VA Clinic will be a place for local veterans to receive the help and care they need. I'm pleased that the House has passed this bill to honor Sergeant Kaufman's memory and keep his name alive in The Dalles. Born and raised in The Dalles,Sergeant Kaufmanserved in the Army during World War II and the Korean War. While in Korea,Sergeant Kaufman's company was attacked near Yongsan. His platoon was two miles away protecting the battalion flank and was ordered to come reinforce the company.On their way to their new location, they came under attack.Selflessly,Sergeant Kaufman ran forward, engaged the enemy, and forced them to retreat in confusion. Once Sergeant Kaufman's platoon rejoined their company, they found the enemy had taken commanding ground and pinned the company down in a draw.Without hesitation,Sergeant Kaufmanagain charged the enemy lines, firing his rifle, throwing grenades, using his bayonet, and seizing an unmanned machine gun.Because of his fast thinking and fearlessness, the enemy fled.The company regained their position because ofSergeant Kaufman's courage and leadership. For these actions and conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call, Sergeant Kaufmanwas awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S Truman.In his citation, it was written, the dauntless courage and resolute intrepid leadership of Sergeant First Class Kaufman were directly responsible for the success of his company in regaining its positions, reflecting distinct credit upon himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service. Tragically,though, Sergeant Kaufmanreceived this honor posthumously. He was killed in action on February 10, 1951 and was laid to rest in Willamette National Cemetery. The bill now heads to the Senate, where Oregon's Senators have introduced companion legislation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |